GPS had become something we relied on every day—from navigation and deliveries to financial networks, utilities, and communications. But that dependence also created vulnerabilities. I recently had the chance to speak with Renee Gregory, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the company NextNav. We discussed the need for a more resilient GPS system, the emerging technologies that could provide a backup, and the roles of federal agencies in making that happen.

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Space has become essential to everyday life, from GPS and communications to weather and national security. But as our reliance on satellites grows, so do the cybersecurity risks—and protecting that infrastructure means looking beyond the satellites themselves to the systems, networks and users connected to them. To learn more about how the space industry is adapting to those threats, and why a common language for space cybersecurity could be key to staying ahead of them. We spoke with Sean MacKirdy, area vice president of defense at Elastic.

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The commercial space industry is growing rapidly, and states across the country are looking for ways to take part—sometimes competing for investment, but increasingly recognizing where collaboration makes more sense. At the same time, the U.S. faces growing gaps in launch capacity, reentry infrastructure and supply chains that will need to be addressed as activity in space accelerates. I had the chance to talk about how states can help build that capacity and coordinate around a broader national strategy. Joining us again is Kelly Keatis Ogborn, strategic advisor for global markets and industry engagement at the Commercial Space Federation.

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We’re talk again with our guest about the future of automation in space with the folks from Icarus robotics. As commercial activity in orbit expands, robots could take on more of the routine work—from moving cargo and maintaining space stations to supporting manufacturing and servicing infrastructure. We’ll get an update on what they're working on and some new endeavors they decided to take on from one the company's co-founders Ethan Barajas.

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NASA leaders are pursuing multipronged efforts to strengthen workforce capabilities, with emphasis on comprehensive training for its procurement wing. NASA’s distinctly no-fail mission area adds unique layers of stress and risk to the agency’s contracting cadre. To find out what measures the agency is taking to make it has the expertise needed to stay ahead of the curve, Federal News Network's Terry Gerton spoke to Marvin Horne, he's Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement at NASA.

Find the full interview here: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/06/nasas-fuel-for-acquisition-innovation-adversity-and-opportunity/

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A new generation of super heavy lift rockets promises to transform access to space, but history suggests bigger doesn't always mean better. A new paper examines the economic realities, market forces, and commercial opportunities that could determine whether these massive launch vehicles reshape the space economy or fall short of expectations. Joining us to discuss those findings is one of the paper's authors Karen Jones, Senior Policy Analyst for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at the Aerospace Corporation.

https://csps.aerospace.org/papers/super-heavy-lift-launch-unlocking-future-space

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The Department of Homeland Security is developing new tools and guidance to help make space systems more resilient and safeguard the critical infrastructure they support. Joining me earlier to discuss these efforts is Ernest Wong, technical lead at the DHS Science and Technology Directorate.

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As the U.S. Space Force continues to build out its force design, one key challenge is how to place Guardians in roles where they can perform at their best. The Pentagon is testing new ways to identify individual capabilities and use them in assignment and career decisions. The approach focuses on measurable performance rather than credentials alone. Joining Federal News Network's Terry Gerton to explain what's changed to support this approach is Senior Scientist and Portfolio Lead at Aptima, Julia Brown.

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