Military
As DoD shifts to smaller satellites, rideshare questions emerge
Lawmakers in the 2023 NDAA recommended that the Space Force and Space Development Agency use a "common launch integrator" to manage rideshares
Ukraine gains enhanced access to Iceye imagery and data
Iceye is transferring the full capability of one synthetic aperture radar satellite collecting imagery and data around Ukraine plus access to other satellites in its constellation to the Ukrainian government under a contract with a charitable organization.
Commercial geospatial technologies that detect GPS disruptions to be tested in military exercises
U.S. military and allied forces in upcoming exercises will put to the test commercial technologies that could help detect GPS jamming or other activities that disrupt satellite-based navigation.
Op-ed | Preparing for Maneuver Warfare in Space – The Next Battleground
A historical warfare perspective on enhancing satellite survivability and ensuring commercial satellites are more agile in today’s threat environment.
Orion Space wins U.S. Space Force contract for on-orbit services experiment
Orion Space Solutions announced Aug. 16 it was selected by the U.S. Space Force to develop three small satellites for a demonstration of on-orbit services in geostationary Earth orbit.
On National Security | SmallSat Alliance steps up push for a military comms ‘outernet’
A legislative proposal in the 2023 defense spending bill calling on DoD to leverage commercial space networks marks a victory of sorts for the SmallSat Alliance.
Op-ed | DoD falling short on responsive space capabilities
While there have been successful projects demonstrating readily available industry capability, the Department of Defense has not yet successfully institutionalized the imperative of responsive space
SpaceX gets $1.9 million Air Force contract for Starlink services in Europe and Africa
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command awarded SpaceX a $1.9 million one-year contract to provide Starlink internet services in Europe and Africa starting this month.
Op-ed | Why a ‘hybrid’ space architecture makes sense for economic and national security
Once-in-a-generation advances in commercial technology will fundamentally strengthen the U.S. economic and security posture in space
U.S. Army hands over satellite operations to Space Force, but keeps a foothold in space
Satellite ground stations that for decades have been operated by the U.S. Army will be officially handed over to the Space Force on Aug. 15.
Army looking at new ways to use space technology for unconventional warfare
Army officials at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium said space and cyber technologies should be used in support of special operations and information warfare
Lockheed Martin’s venture fund to increase investments in space companies
Lockheed Martin Ventures is increasing investments by $200 million and much of that will be focused on the space domain
U.S. Army a key customer of BlackSky’s next-generation imaging satellite
BlackSky will launch a new imaging satellite in 2023 that will be used exclusively by the U.S. Army for tests and experiments.
DARPA selects companies for inter-satellite laser communications project
Eleven organizations were selected by DARPA to help develop laser terminals and technical standards to connect satellites in space.
Maxar’s satellite business looks to gain foothold in defense market
To offset a downturn in commercial satellite sales, Maxar is positioning itself to compete in the national security arena, Chris Johnson, head of Maxar’s satellite manufacturing operations, tells SpaceNews in an exclusive interview.
Tracking debris and space traffic a growing challenge for U.S. military
Gen. James Dickinson, head uf U.S. Space Command, said space traffic management should be transferred to a civilian agency as soon as possible
