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this week in 757: everyday space travel to beachfront tech
Beachfront tech takeovers, new AI infrastructure, and a permanent lunar highway are growing the 757's innovation economy.

NASA Does Not Just Want to Go Back to the Moon. It Wants to Keep Going.
NASA isn't just trying to plant another flag on the moon; it's trying to build a permanent lunar highway. Via testing, data analysis, and commercial partnerships, Hampton's own NASA Langley is helping create the repeatable "operating system" needed to make deep space travel a normal, everyday reality. Read More ➜
Jefferson Lab Data Center Positions Hampton Roads for Scientific Discovery
Jefferson Lab has broken ground on a new, purpose-built data center in Newport News to house the Department of Energy's High Performance Data Facility. The facility will act as an intelligent research hub, positioning Hampton Roads at the forefront of scientific discovery, AI, and advanced computing. Read More ➜
They Traveled to Tech Conferences Across America. Then They Built One in Virginia Beach.
Inspired by nationwide conferences, Ian Ohora and David Mattox founded the Beach Tech Summit to showcase Virginia Beach's growing innovation economy. Taking place August 7–9 along the oceanfront, the event aims to highlight local companies and keep technical talent in the Hampton Roads region. Read More ➜

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