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NASA loses contact with MAVEN after Mars transit.

December 11, 2025 8:54 pm

NASA has officially lost contact with a spacecraft that has been orbiting Mars since 2014. The MAVEN spacecraft – Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution – abruptly lost contact with Earth on 6 December 2025 while passing behind the red planet …

Defense Department quietly testing new AI systems to reduce reliance on vendors like $PLTR. Maven contract hits $1.3B, but internal pivot underway.

July 28, 2025 4:06 pm

The Defense Department is quietly reshaping its AI strategy. Behind the scenes, officials are testing new systems to reduce reliance on outside vendors like Palantir Technologies. The shift comes despite Palantir’s recent $795 million contract boost for its Maven Smart …