Military
Space Force sounding rocket launches experiment to study Earth’s ionosphere
A three-stage suborbital sounding rocket on March 3 launched an Air Force experiment from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
DoD space agency to award multiple contracts for up to 150 satellites
The Space Development Agency will solicit bids for an upcoming procurement of up to 150 satellites to be launched in late 2024.
Biden’s first strategic guidance sets broad national security priorities
President Joe Biden issued a national security blueprint that lays out broad goals and priorities for his administration.
Raymond: Space Force ‘not a political issue’
The White House unambiguous statement of support for the Space Force makes it “really clear that this is not a political issue, it’s an issue of national security,” said Gen. John Raymond.
KVH Industries posts buoyant revenues on jam-proof battlefield navigation demand
KVH Industries, the U.S. maritime satellite-connectivity specialist, expects clear sailing ahead after growing quarterly revenues despite shaky seas for cruise ships.
NGA warns U.S. lead in geospatial intelligence is being challenged
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency is being challenged to provide faster and better products and services, the agency’s deputy director Stacey Dixon said.
Op-ed | DoD weather capabilities have lagged; Space Force can turn that around
CNAS senior fellow Sarah Mineiro warns U.S. service members are at risk of losing the most up-to-date knowledge of weather conditions.
SpaceX wins Air Force manufacturing research contract for hypersonic vehicle thermal shields
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded SpaceX an $8.5 million contract to investigate manufacturing techniques for heat shields that protect hypersonic vehicles in flight.
Space Development Agency experiment to fly on Northrop Grumman’s capsule to space station
The NG-16 cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station will carry a Space Development Agency payload to collect data for the development of missile-tracking sensors.
Hanwha Aerospace bets big on space business
Hanwha Aerospace, the leading aircraft engine producer in South Korea, is stepping up efforts to expand its space business.
Lockheed Martin to upgrade GPS satellites for in-orbit servicing
Lockheed Martin is redesigning the bus used for Global Positioning System satellites so they can be upgraded with new hardware on orbit.
Report: Space weapons are a fact of life, but there are many ways to counter them
CSIS released a new study called "Defense Against the Dark Arts in Space: Protecting Space Systems from Counterspace Weapons."
Maxar remains focused on multiyear diversification strategy
Maxar Technologies is continuing to diversify its business but remains in the “early innings” in attracting expanding defense and intelligence work, said Dan Jablonsky, Maxar president and CEO.
Space Force sees itself as a startup trying to launch a new product
Chief Master Sergeant Roger Towberman said the Space Force is trying to balance tradition against a desire for innovation and for doing things differently.
DoD focus on climate could shape future investments in weather satellites
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the Pentagon to develop plans to prepare for the impact of climate change. The guidance could shape investments in satellites for weather monitoring.
U.S. to support international effort to set rules of behavior in space
Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt said U.S. diplomats and military leaders are drafting language in support of an international effort to adopt rules of behavior in space.
