AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpace Tech: NASA is preparing “Swift Boost” to save the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory from re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, using an Arizona startup’s robotic capture-and-boost spacecraft launching June 27. Defense Robotics: Scottsdale’s Crow Industries says it’s pivoting its unmanned ground vehicle roots from space mining to Army battlefield robots, as UGVs gain traction for logistics and reconnaissance. Arizona Water & Climate: NASA imagery shows Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir at under 1% full, after a drought-linked collapse triggered a catastrophic fish kill and public health concerns. AI Power & Backlash: Data center opposition is spreading into policy fights, with bans and moratoriums gaining ground over land, electricity, and water demands. Local Tech in Education: Tucson CTE teachers toured Edmund Optics to align student skills with local optics jobs, while UA’s Yuma Agricultural Center bought new tractors to modernize desert farming research. Mobility Design: Tempe’s Culdesac is a car-free, walkable community designed for “mobility rich” living.
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