Space exploration continues to accelerate in 2026, fueled by sustained federal investment and an expanding commercial ecosystem. While NASA works to advance human spaceflight, lunar missions and deep-space exploration, the U.S. Space Force is investing nearly $40 billion to strengthen national security capabilities in orbit. Recognizing that space leadership requires a whole-of-nation approach, the government is deepening partnerships with GovCon…

Jason Bales is the chief technology officer at CACI International Inc., where he leads innovation strategies that align cutting-edge technology with mission-critical outcomes.  The competition for skilled technologists is fierce and growing. A recent survey shows 87% of technology leaders face hiring challenges, prompting Big Tech and startups to lean on compensation as a competitive advantage. But attracting top-tier engineers and innovators is about more than salary, it’s about purpose, adaptability, and a commitment to shaping…

ERT, a Macquarie Capital-backed company, has acquired Sev1Tech, a digital modernization and IT transformation firm that supports space, defense and national security missions. The deal expands ERT’s ability to deliver secure digital solutions that support modernization, resilience and operational effectiveness for government customers in regulated environments, the company said. “Today’s missions require reliable, secure and cost-effective solutions built with an…