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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to open programs to more vendors

To accelerate adoption of commercial technology, NGA has established a Rapid Capabilities Office The post National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to open…

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NGA pushes AI adoption as demand grows for ‘always-on’ intelligence

Rather than treating automation as a solution in itself, the agency is using it to reduce latency and narrow uncertainty…

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‘It was quite a light show!’ NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)

NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed a fireball from above recently, capturing the stunning site from aboard the International Space Station.

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New this month, this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust would terrify Darth Vader and I have to have it

Lego's larger Yoda models do not have a great track record, but this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust is such…

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Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth

The human heart shrivels away in space, but researchers have found that mini-hearts grown from human stem cells sprout in…

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7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that make a huge difference)

From chasing the Milky Way to using your eyes as nature intended, here are some often-overlooked truths that make all…

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Why do some stars become ‘supernova impostors’? Astronomers still don’t quite know

Astronomers call this "eruptive mass loss," and it's a stellar drama we're still trying to fully grasp.

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Artemis 3 plans remain uncertain as schedule slips

More than two months after NASA announced revised plans for the Artemis 3 mission, the agency has provided few details…

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New for Star Wars Day, grab this Lego Star Wars model of The Mandalorian’s coolest ship and get the Darksaber for free

Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can…

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SpaceX launching 45 satellites to orbit early May 3: Watch it live

SpaceX will launch 45 satellites to orbit from California early Sunday morning (May 3), and you can watch the action…

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