The NASA selected three proposals for the next space venture to another body in our solar system. The missions would may provide a better understanding of the origin of life on our planet. NASA will select one of the three missions mid-2011.
“These are projects that inspire and excite young scientists, engineers and the public,” said [...]

President Obama issued a new Executive Order on ‘Classified National Security Information‘ which will alter some of the policies related to the release of classified information. The new Order replaces the previous Executive Orders put in place under former President Clinton and updated by George W. Bush.
The new Order makes the following changes:
1) No records [...]

On a Christmas Day flight  from Amsterdam, a 23 year old student from Nigeria attempted to detonate an explosive on a flight to Detroit. This event is serving as more of a wake up call to politicians and national administrators than a panic stirring terrorist attack. One thing resulting from the attacks is the investigation [...]

Navy Vice Adm. James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld has been nominated by President Obama to become the next head of NORTHCOM and NORAD. His nomination must be approved by the Senate and, if confirmed, will result in a promotion to full admiral.
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) is a joint US-Canadian command that is responsible for [...]

Some may be familiar with Aneesh Chopra for his role as the first ever Federal Technology Officer. Some may know him from his role at the state level, as Virginia’s Secretary of Technology. Others may recognize him for the recent launch of the Open Government Directive to make government more open and transparent with colleague, [...]

President Barack Obama signed the 2010 Defense Budget into law on December 19th. The 2010 defense budget is for $663.8 billion. The break down of the budget is as follows: $533.8 billion in discretionary budget authority (to fund base defense programs) and $130 billion will go towards supporting overseas operations.
The 2010 budget has increased $20.5 [...]