Space Force Unveils 7 Bizarre Themes to Name Its War Tech
In an effort to reinforce its identity as the youngest military branch, the U.S. Space Force is adopting…
Space Force rolls out new naming scheme for satellites and space weapons
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Space Force is rolling out a new naming scheme for its satellites, cyber…
GEO satellite refueling a priority for national security, commercial markets, new analysis finds
ORLANDO, Fla. — Government and industry analysts have identified the refueling of satellites in geostationary orbit as one…
NRO extends contracts for 4 providers, readies new acquisition approach
WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has extended its contracts for Earth observation data with four firms…
Space Force to solicit prototype proposals for midcourse space-based missile interceptors
WASHINGTON — The Space Force plans to issue a request to industry on Dec. 7 for prototype kinetic…
Pentagon turns to ‘government-owned, commercially-operated’ satellites amid conflict risks
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — The U.S. Space Force is adopting a business model where the government owns satellites…
Australian Space Command considers ‘space control’ options: Senior officer
WASHINGTON — With the Australian Department of Defence working on an update to its 2024 National Defence Strategy,…
Blue Origin wins $78.2 million contract to expand satellite processing infrastructure at Cape Canaveral
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded Blue Origin a $78.2 million contract to expand satellite processing capacity…
‘America Launches Space Aircraft Carrier Project’: Pentagon Officials Unveil $60 Million ‘Orbital Platform Plan’
Space Aircraft Carrier? Key Points and Summary – SpaceWERX has tapped Seattle startup Gravitics to develop an “orbital…
ExLabs wins Space Force contract for reconfigurable space platform
SYDNEY, Australia – The U.S. Space Force has awarded a $1.9 million contract to Southern California startups ExLabs…