Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
For the Space Force, countering China’s advancements in space is a mission in and of itself, according to the service's top intelligence official.
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Why Space Force chose commercial firms to build its new ground system
The program says its use of commercial vendors and focus on real-time operational needs make it different from legacy acquisition approaches.
Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations
The Space Force offered a rare glimpse into the X-37B’s latest endeavor, revealing that the spaceplane will conduct an aerobraking maneuver.
Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
The Hera mission will investigate the result of NASA’s asteroid redirection test, in which the U.S. agency rammed a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
Space Force to fly two rapid-response demonstration missions in 2026
The missions are slated for summer or fall of 2026 as part of the Space Force's tactically responsive space demonstration series.
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan flies second certification mission
If the Space Force deems it a clean mission, the rocket could be certified to fly national security satellites in the coming weeks.
Anduril partners with satellite body supplier for 2025 space mission
Anduril announced in September it plans to build and launch its own spacecraft by late 2025.
Space Development Agency studying options for satellite tow services
Six firms will conduct feasibility assessments, considering the technical trades and engineering requirements for on-demand satellite de-orbit services.
European militaries rush to catch up on space traffic mapping
“We have no map of space, it’s a drama for the military,” said Col. Ludovic Monnerat, head of space domain for the Swiss Armed Forces.
Space Command leader calls for better domain awareness tools by 2027
The ability to maneuver through and understand what’s happening in space will be crucial to future military operations, Gen. Whiting said this week.
Space Force picks four firms to design ‘Resilient GPS’ satellites
The Space Force has told Congress it plans to spend $1 billion on Resilient GPS over the next five years.
Space Force developing plan for maneuverable GEO satellite services
The Space Force plans to establish an initial pool of vendors for the Maneuverable GEO program next year.
Domain awareness, counterspace systems top Space Force budget needs
Awareness of the space domain and the means to protect and fight against threats are top needs for service, according to the chief of space operations.
France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellites
The nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.
France tests space lasers for secure satellite downlink in world first
The point-to-point nature of lasers makes them more secure than radio frequencies, and they can’t be jammed the way radio can.
US Space Force is urged to flag emerging humanitarian crises on Earth
A new report from RAND Corp. argues that space-enabled insights could elevate the importance of human security issues for military decision-makers.
Boeing to launch space-based quantum demo in 2026
Through the effort, Boeing hopes to learn more about how to build quantum networks that could prove transformational for a number of industries.
