The Air Force, which has struggled with environmental monitoring from satellite systems for several years, is to be commended for beginning to look at space-based environmental monitoring as a commercial service.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), has entered a public-private partnership with NASA to mature the development of an MPS-130 CubeSat propulsion system using a […]
National Space Club and Foundation Announces 2016 Award Recipients
The National Space Club & Foundation is pleased to announce its Annual Award Recipients. The Awards are selected by panels of experts from across the aerospace and defense industry, government […]
U.S. Air Force Hails SpaceX Return to Flight
Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, commander of the Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center, said, “Advancements and developments such as those demonstrated by the Falcon 9 Upgrade provide the opportunity to assure our nation’s access to space with improved resiliency.”
For Air Force Space Planners, Diversity is its Own Deterrent
The U.S. Air Force’s traditional approach to replacing space systems just doesn’t cut it anymore, says Winston Beauchamp, the Air Force deputy undersecretary for space.
DoD’s Pivot to Commercial Satcom: Reality or Wishful Thinking?
Highlights from a Dec. 15 panel discussion in Washington examining U.S. Defense Department efforts to make greater user of commercial satellite communications to better meet its mission requirements and save money.
Japan Seeks To Become Full Partner with U.S. in Space
As American and Japanese officials praised the strong relationship the two countries share in civil and military space activities, one Japanese officials at a recent forum said he sought to elevate his country’s role in that partnership.
Japan’s Akatsuki Probe Enters Venus Orbit 5 Years after Failed Attempt
Monday’s briefing begins with word that Japan’s Akatsuki probe has entered orbit around Venus, five years after its first attempt was botched by an engine malfunction, plus a look at a busy week ahead.
Gray Eagle’s ISR mission requires high throughput, flexibility
The Gray Eagle is a critical part of the Army’s ISR strategy, and the massive amounts of satellite bandwidth required for its mission of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance means a high-throughput satellite solution is the best answer.
SMC celebrates Defense Support Program’s 45th anniversary
LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, El Segundo, Calif. – The Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base celebrated the 45th anniversary of the launch of the […]