NASA Fuels Roman Space Telescope Ahead of Aug. 30 Launch
NASA says technicians completed fueling the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope with 290 gallons of hydrazine as preparations continue for a planned Aug. 30 launch from Kennedy Space Center.
Science & Technology
Scientific research, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, privacy, communications, space, engineering, and technology policy.
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FCC Opens 2026 Broadband Data Filing Window
The FCC’s 2026 broadband data filing window is open, with provider submissions due Sept. 1 and reply comments on proposed program changes due Aug. 24.
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NSF Commits $380 Million to Nationwide Network of AI-Enabled Automated Laboratories
The National Science Foundation says 20 teams will build a nationwide network designed to test and scale AI-driven automated science.
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USPTO Says AI Trademark Tool Reaches Full Agency Adoption After 250,000 Applications Analyzed
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its Trademarks organization fully adopted Scout LLM on July 1, while a related tool, Class ACT, has analyzed 250,000 applications.
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope remains scheduled for Aug. 30 launch
NASA lists Aug. 30, 2026, as the launch date for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a mission designed to study dark energy, exoplanets and the wider universe.
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USPTO expands AI tools across trademark examination after 250,000 application analyses
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its trademark organization fully adopted Scout LLM on July 1, while a related classification tool had analyzed 250,000 applications by July 13.
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FAA launches initiative to streamline commercial space licensing
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is pursuing faster, easier approvals for rocket launches, spacecraft reentries and launch and reentry sites.
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European Commission Publishes AI Transparency Guidance Ahead of EU Rules Taking Effect
The European Commission has issued guidance on disclosure requirements under the EU AI Act, including notices for certain AI interactions and labels for some deepfakes and other manipulated content.
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DOE Opens $147 Million in Small-Business Technology Funding, Adds Genesis Mission Opportunity
The Energy Department opened roughly $147 million in Phase II SBIR/STTR opportunities and a new Genesis Mission competition expected to support about 40 U.S. small businesses.
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Policy for AI Accuracy and System Manipulation
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comment on a proposed policy statement about how Section 5 of the FTC Act could apply to companies marketing artificial intelligence systems.
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NASA Teams Prepare Eclipse Experiments for August 12, 2026
NASA-funded researchers plan to use a WB-57 aircraft and six scientific balloons to study the Sun’s corona and changes in Earth’s atmosphere during the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse.
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DHS investigates breach of information-sharing network used by government partners
The Department of Homeland Security said it is investigating a cyber breach involving the Homeland Security Information Network, a platform used by government and law-enforcement partners to share sensitive but unclassified information.
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DOE selects 29 innovators from 27 startups for national lab entrepreneurship program
The 2026 Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program will place 29 innovators at four national laboratories for technical support, training and research access.
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NASA Sets Aug. 30, 2026, Launch for Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA plans to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center, beginning a five-year mission to study dark energy, exoplanets and infrared astrophysics.
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EU AI Transparency Rules Begin Applying on Aug. 2, 2026
New obligations under the European Union’s AI Act require notices for certain AI interactions and machine-readable marks for covered generated or manipulated content.
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NSF Awards $83 Million to Build Integrated Data Systems for AI-Driven Science
The National Science Foundation announced $83 million in awards for data infrastructure intended to connect scientific data with computing, instruments, software and artificial-intelligence resources.
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FCC Moves to Bar Marketing of Certain Communications Equipment Tied to Kaspersky
The FCC adopted an action addressing the continued importation and marketing of previously authorized communications equipment on the agency’s Covered List, including equipment with integrated Kaspersky cybersecurity or antivirus products.
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USPTO to Require More Information for Patent Delay Petitions Starting Aug. 13
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will lower the delay threshold that triggers additional information and a fee for petitions based on unintentional delay.
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NSF announces $83 million investment in data systems for AI-driven science
The National Science Foundation says new awards will connect scientific data with computing, software and AI tools across a national research infrastructure.
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NSF awards $83 million to expand data infrastructure for AI-driven scientific research
The National Science Foundation says new awards will connect scientific data with computing, instruments, software and artificial-intelligence resources.
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UND installs North Dakota’s first academic radar system for space research
The University of North Dakota installed two antennas for a bistatic radar system that will support space research and hands-on student training.
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FTC Seeks Comments on Proposed Policy Targeting Hidden AI Output Manipulation
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on a proposed policy statement that could treat undisclosed manipulation of generative-AI outputs as deceptive or unfair conduct under federal law.