The US Navy buys scientific services for physics, astronomy, and aerospace

The US Naval Observatory is buying scientific services for physics, astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace, instrumentation, and electrical engineering. This contract is worth over $72 million and was awarded to Computational Physics, Inc.

The US Naval Observatory is responsible for precise timekeeping and celestial navigation, which are critical for military operations. This contract ensures they continue to have access to specialized scientific expertise. It means the Navy can maintain its capabilities in areas like satellite tracking and space domain awareness without having to build all that expertise in-house.