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NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider
NASA awarded Blue Origin a contract Tuesday to develop the agency’s Mars Telecommunications Network, a next-generation communications system that will enable reliable, high-bandwidth communications and navigation services for current and future Mars missions. The firm-fixed-price contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $700 million to deliver a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter to NASA no…
1. September 2026
Open AI’s Astra model is on the way—and very good at breaking into computer systems
OpenAI previewed the precautions it is taking as it prepares to release Astra, its newest, cyber-critical LLM.
1. September 2026
Google’s Android update tackles motion sickness, accessibility, and more
The new features coming to Android are aimed at reducing motion sickness, helping blind users navigate their surroundings, and more.
1. September 2026
X says attackers are targeting user accounts after the launch of X Money
X is investigating a wave of unsolicited password reset emails that it believes may be tied to the rollout of its new payments service.
1. September 2026
John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO
Apple is hosting its iPhone release event next week, which is rumored to feature the first ever foldable iPhone.
1. September 2026

NASA Selects Blue Origin as Mars Telecommunications Network Provider