Mission Control

The Planetary Society is examining the concept of 'science as a service' in space policy, asking what the phrase actually entails for research, funding and access to scientific missions. The discussion weighs whether shifting toward service-based models changes who controls and benefits from space science. The topic is drawing attention among space policy followers debating the future direction of publicly supported science.

Community College Daily publishes an argument that community colleges should build and own their own AI infrastructure rather than relying on licensed products from outside vendors. The piece frames ownership as a way for two-year institutions to control costs, protect student data, and tailor AI tools to their teaching missions. It adds to a wider debate in higher education over dependence on commercial AI providers.