Key Takeaways You Need to Know from the DOD’s Recent AARO Media Roundtable on UAP
This week we analyze a recent DOD media roundtable on the efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its UAP studies.
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“Signals of Interest” Turn Up in SETI Search Aided by Citizen Scientists
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… while the big news this week involves the U.S. Department of Energy’s historic achievement of fusion ignition, elsewhere, advances in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) in recent days are pointing to promising results....
Compromise 2023 NDAA Outlines Provisions for Military, Disruptive Tech, UAP, and More
This week, a compromise has been reached between the House and Senate Armed Services Committees regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for 2023.
The DOD’s 2022 China Military Power Report: An Estimate of the Situation
This week, we look at the DOD's annual China Military Power Report, identifying China’s current military aspirations and ability to upset the international order.
The Strange Case of the ODNI’s Missing UAP Report
In this Thanksgiving installment of the Intelligence Brief Newsletter, we look at the latest status of a "missing" UAP report scheduled to be delivered to Congress last month.
NASA Successfully Launches its Artemis I Mega Rocket, Carrying Orion to the Moon
NASA landed another huge success this week as it launched it's impressive Artemis rocket into space, which is now on its way toward the Moon.
“Vastly Underestimated” Ice Loss Presents a Grim Forecast for Future Sea Level Rise
This week, we analyze a recent international study pointing to a greater sea level rise in the years ahead than previous models expected.
The Inside Story Behind the Recent Record-Breaking North Korean Missile Frenzy
This week we’ll be looking at events leading up to a recent series of missile launches by North Korea, and what it means in terms of the country’s expanding capabilities.
NASA UAP Study Update: Team Members Assemble as Study Officially Goes Underway
With NASA's UAP study now underway, in recent days we learned who the space agency has selected to collect and study data related to the phenomenon.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and Aviation Safety: A Persistent Challenge
This week we look at UAP pilots have recently reported, interpretations of what they might be, and their relevance to aviation safety.
Smashing Success: NASA Presents a Promising DART Mission Update
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… now that NASA’s investigation team has had time to go through the data following its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) experiment, the preliminary results are in, and things are looking encouraging. We’ll...
Russian Space Agency Seeks to Continue Operations Aboard the ISS Beyond 2024
This week, we look at how the Russian space agency is now looking at the possibility of continuing its space operations aboard the International Space Station beyond 2024.
When Radiation Meets Metal: The Complicated Science of Material Failure
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… items in our queue this week include how a team of researchers at Sandia labs have recently undertaken studies of what causes metal and other materials to fail in extreme environments. Hence,...
Neptune’s Rings Make Rare Appearance in Surreal Images Captured by Webb
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… as new images from the James Webb Space Telescope continue to set new precedents in our ability to observe the cosmos, this week we’ll be looking at 1) striking new images...
SHERLOC Investigates Red Planet Puzzler at Wildcat Ridge
This week, the Perseverance rover's SHERLOC instrument has made potentially promising discoveries in an ancient delta that may help unravel a Martian mystery.
NASA’s DART Spacecraft Is On Its Way Toward a Collision With an Asteroid Moon
This week's Intelligence Brief examines NASA's plans to smash its DART spacecraft into an asteroiod moonlet millions of miles away from Earth later this month.
Traveling at 8% of the Speed of Light, the Strange Celestial Object S62 is the Fastest Ever Seen
In this week's Intelligence Brief, we look at a mysterious object traveling at 8% of the speed of light, the fastest object ever observed by astronomers.
Artemis Mission Has NASA Searching the Lunar South Pole for Landing Sites
This week, we examine several landing sites NASA recently proposed on the Moon's south pole for its ambitious Artemis mission.
NASA Prepares For the First Moonshot of Its Artemis Program
As NASA gears up for its Artemis mission, we look at what NASA plans to accomplish during its first test flight with its SLS rocket and the Orion capsule.
As the Length of Days on Earth Changes, Scientists Search for Answers
This week we examine what atomic clocks are revealing about changes to the length of days on Earth, and why it has some scientists worried.
Earendel: The Most Distant Star in the Universe Seen Through the Eye of Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope managed to capture images of the most distant star in the universe... this week, we take a look at that star, and the origins of its unique name.
2033 Will Mark a New Milestone as NASA Delivers First Samples From Mars
NASA has outlined its latest plans for its ambitious Mars Sample Return Program, now expected to deliver samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth by 2033.
Climate Change Concerns Prompt Executive Action From the White House
This week we turn our focus toward the Biden Administration's recent executive steps toward curbing the effects of climate change.
The James Webb Space Telescope is Already Changing How We See the Universe
This week in our analysis we’ll be looking at what the James Webb Space Telescope is already revealing about our universe.
Webb First Look: NASA Drops a Teaser in Advance of Revealing Telescope’s First Images
As NASA gears up for the release of the first images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, we look at a stunning "teaser" dropped in advance of the July 12 release.
Planetary Defense: How to Protect Earth from Deadly Asteroid Impacts
In this International Asteroid Day edition of the Intelligence Brief, we look at what NASA and others are doing to mitigate the threats of potential asteroid impacts in the future.
Voyager Spacecraft Will Soon Power Down for Their Final Mission Into the Beyond
This week, we look at two of the most iconic spacecraft ever to leave Earth and go into space in search of the unknown, and what NASA has said about the final phase of their historic mission.
Climate Change: A Challenge for U.S. National Security
This week, we examine the DOD's concerns about climate change, and what the U.S. military and its allies are doing to combat it.
The Artificial Intelligence Arms Race: Where Are We Now?
This week, we look at how current efforts at the Pentagon figure into concerns about an “artificial intelligence arms race”.
The Great Dimming of Betelgeuse: Answers Finally Emerge
A stellar mystery that has baffled astronomers may have been solved: what has been causing the "great dimming" of the star Betelgeuse?
Boeing’s Starliner Touches Down After Successful Mission to the ISS
Following the successful touchdown of NASA and Boeing’s new CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, we’ll be looking at what vehicles like Starliner may be able to provide to future orbital operations even beyond the ISS.
Congressional Hearings on UAP: Four Surprises That Came Up During Tuesday’s House Panel
In this installment of The Intelligence Brief, we’ll be looking at key points - and several surprises - that were touched on during Tuesday's Congressional hearings on UAP.
Intelligence Chief Warns of “Prolonged Conflict” in Ukraine
In recent days, DNI Avril Haines provided concerning new details on intelligence assessments about Russia’s long game in Ukraine.
Washington’s Ongoing UAP Problem
Here's what the Pentagon’s track record with UAP says about its level of transparency, and what must change going forward.
Ukraine: The Greatest Challenge
This week's newsletter focuses on recent statements by U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, and why he believes the war in Ukraine represents a threat to the global international security order.
“Probable Threat” over the U.S. Capitol was a Close Call, but Points to Problems for the FAA
This week, an aviation incident in Washington that occurred Wednesday night has many concerned about oversight by aviation officials in the Nation's Capitol.
How The Pentagon Helped Confirm an Interstellar Object Made Its Way to Earth
This week we'll be looking at how a meteor that might have gone unnoticed was revealed to have interstellar origins, with help from the Pentagon.
War Crimes in Ukraine: The Latest Evidence
In recent days, the world was shocked by images coming out of Ukraine depicting the apparent killings of civilians in Bucha.
NASA to Get a $26 Billion Boost in Biden’s 2023 Budget
With the recent release of the U.S. government’s proposed 2023 budget, this week we look at what President Biden’s proposal will help NASA accomplish in the coming year.
Meanwhile in Russia: War Crimes, Vanishing Officials, and Defiant Soldiers
As the battle in Ukraine rages on, hopes that the conflict will soon end are now being voiced by an increasing number of Russians.
NASA’s Moon Rocket Rollout to Bring Artemis-I Mission Closer to Launch
This week, we'll be looking at what NASA engineers and technicians had to say recently about the forthcoming rollout of the Artemis I mission's space launch system.
Cislunar Patrol: Enhancing the U.S. Military’s Detection of Objects in Space
This week, we look at the Air Force Research Laboratory's plans for its new Cislunar Highway Patrol System.
Politics in Orbit: Russia and the Future of the International Space Station
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Intelligence Brief… with the battle ensuing on the ground in Ukraine, international tensions are boiling over into interesting spaces, including outer space. This week, we’ll be looking at 1) Russia’s partnership with NASA, and...
Cyberattack Concerns Mount in the West as Russia Invades Ukraine
As the U.S. and other nations announce sanctions against Russia amidst the crisis in Ukraine, this week we examine concerns over retaliatory cyberattacks.
Into the Cosmic “Webb”: The Search for Interstellar Interlopers
The James Webb Space Telescope could do more than just give us glimpses of distant alien worlds; it may even help us spot a few interstellar visitors.
NASA Just Revealed Who Will be Helping It Retrieve Samples from Mars
This week, NASA has made a big announcement about its future plans to retrieve samples from the surface of Mars.
A Surprise Discovery on Mars Offers Clues in the Search for Life
This week we look at what recent findings suggest about the possible existence of life on ancient Mars, and why the question of biology shouldn’t be ruled out.
A Rocket is About to Collide With the Moon… And That Might Be a Good Thing
A rocket is expected to crash into the Moon in early March... so why aren't many experts concerned? This week, we examine the surprising reasons why.
Report: NASA’s Human Space Exploration Efforts Need an Upgrade
This week, we look at what a newly released report says about NASA and how it can optimize its efforts toward human space exploration in the years ahead.
Welcome to the Future, as Seen From the Past
This week, The Intelligence Brief takes a trip back in time, as we take a look at how people in decades envisioned the future world of 2022.