Nonya Bidniss :CIAverified:<p>National Academies, Aug 20, in person or online: Workshop Session on Transformative Science & Technology for the Department of Defense: Operationalizing very Low Earth Orbit </p><p>As global threats evolve and technological frontiers expand, the operationalization of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) presents a strategic inflection point—unlocking unprecedented capabilities for real-time surveillance, resilient communications, and rapid-response defense systems.</p><p>Join the National Academies for a workshop session that will explore the unique environmental conditions of VLEO and the implications for mission design, highlighting opportunities for enhanced Earth observation, telecommunications, and other emerging applications. The session will also examine key technical challenges, such as propulsion, aerodynamics, materials, systems design, situational awareness, ground infrastructure, and modeling, and identify areas where cross-sector collaboration between academia, industry, and the Department of Defense can drive innovation and enable sustained, effective operations in this dynamic orbital environment.<br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/space" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>space</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DOD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DOD</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/natsec" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>natsec</span></a> <a href="https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/45500_08-2025_workshop-session-on-transformative-science-technology-for-the-department-of-defense-operationalizing-very-low-earth-orbit" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">nationalacademies.org/event/45</span><span class="invisible">500_08-2025_workshop-session-on-transformative-science-technology-for-the-department-of-defense-operationalizing-very-low-earth-orbit</span></a></p>