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…
U.S. military sees China’s reusable rocket push as a space security concern
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — At a time when the United States dominates reusable rocket technology, U.S. military officials…