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NASA Teases High-Speed X-Plane Concept
NASA is revving up its X-plane ambitions, with Administrator Jared Isaacman teasing a radical new design that echoes the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. The surprise reveal has sparked intense curiosity about the future of high-speed flight.
NASA Seeks Modern Jet Trainer to Replace Aging T-38 Talons
NASA is on the hunt for a high-performance jet to replace its aging T-38 Talons, which have been a trusty sidekick for astronaut training since the 1960s. The space agency is seeking industry insights on modern jet trainers that can meet its spaceflight readiness training needs.
NASA AIT-GUI Flaws Expose Spacecraft to Unauthorized Command Issuance
A chain of flaws in NASA's AIT-GUI system could put spacecraft at risk of receiving unauthorized commands, with a potentially massive blast radius of affected instrument commands. Security researchers at Cycode have sounded the alarm on this vulnerability, rated a near-critical 9.4 on the CVSS scale.
NASA Ground Software Flaw Exposes Unauthenticated Command Functions
A critical flaw in NASA's open-source ground software, AIT-GUI, has been discovered, exposing it to unauthenticated command functions - and it's a big one, with a 9.4 CVSS rating. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.5.1, but a fix is available in version 2.5.2.
US Military Unveils Massive Aerial Armada for 4th of July Flyover
Get ready for a star-spangled spectacle! To kick off the 4th of July celebrations, a massive aerial armada, including NASA-affiliated F-5 Tiger IIs jets, will soar above Washington, D.C. in a spectacular seven-hour flyover.
US Air Force 737 Eyed as NASA's Next Reduced-Gravity Testbed
NASA is on the hunt for a trusty testbed to simulate reduced gravity conditions, and a Boeing 737-73W US Air Force plane has caught their eye as the perfect candidate. The space agency needs to assess the plane's suitability, make necessary modifications, and get it airworthy to support critical research, including validation testing on space suits.
Space Force Urged to Prepare for Lunar Conflict with China
As the US Space Force considers its next moves, a pressing question emerges: what happens when boots hit the moon - and China's military is standing right there? A new report urges the Space Force to prepare for a potential lunar showdown by prioritizing a human spaceflight program.
Former NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine Steers Quantum Space Toward National Security Orbit
Quantum Space is taking a giant leap forward with Jim Bridenstine at the helm, poised to propel the company into a new era of growth and innovation in national security and space exploration. As the former NASA chief and newly appointed CEO, Bridenstine is set to lead Quantum Space as spending on space defense and exploration accelerates.
NASA Targeted in Chinese Phishing Scheme for U.S. Defense Software
For years, unsuspecting NASA employees and collaborators were duped into sharing sensitive US defense software with a Chinese national masquerading as a colleague, in a brazen phishing scheme that went undetected for years. The scam funneled top-secret aerospace and defense tech to the imposter, violating US export control laws in the process.
NASA Bolsters Earth Science Arsenal with 777 Flying Laboratory
NASA's latest addition, a transformed Boeing 777-200ER, is set to supercharge the agency's Earth science research with cutting-edge instruments and innovative tech. This $30 million flying lab, revamped by L3Harris and Yulista, is ready to explore and reveal new secrets about our home planet.
Space Force Launches Cislunar Acquisition Task Force
The US Space Force has just launched a cislunar acquisition task force, a strategic move that signals a major focus on the space between Earth and the Moon, particularly as plans for a future NASA moon base gain momentum. This bold step comes as an experimental satellite, Oracle Prime, is set to launch next year to monitor this largely unexplored region.
