AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Safety: The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington launched LARADO, a demo satellite meant to measure tiny orbital debris down to about a millimeter—small enough to be missed, but fast enough to threaten astronauts and spacecraft. Moon Base Push: NASA unveiled details of its uncrewed lunar outpost plan from Washington, including contracts for lunar landers, rovers, and a first drone delivery ahead of Artemis-era crew missions. Antibiotics & Public Health: BARDA awarded Basilea $13.3M to keep developing the oral antibiotic ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil for complicated urinary tract infections, with up to $133M more possible. Local Tech Policy: A D.C.-area city council is weighing a data center moratorium after concerns about water, power, and IT capacity strain. STEM in the Capital: American University named Jonathan Alger as an America 250 Fellow and announced David Marchick as interim AU president. Civic Tech: “Signing the Promise” is rolling out an augmented-reality Declaration of Independence experience nationwide for America’s 250th.
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