Military Space USA 2021

SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference and Exhibition taking place at the Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles, on the 7th–9th June.

With the US DoD pushing the acquisition of the next generat…

L3Harris developing a constellation of small spy satellites for U.S. Air Force

L3Harris has launched the first satellite of a remote sensing constellation.

Air Force: Report on space acquisition reforms ‘not finalized’

A report sent to Congress last week proposing changes to Space Force acquisition programs was an “initial version” and not the final product, the Air Force said.

Air Force says Space Development Agency should be in the Space Force now, not later

Air Force Secretary Barrett is pushing back on a proposal that would delay transferring the SDA to the Space Force until October 2022.

Senators ask Air Force to not terminate partnerships with space launch industry

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) ask Air Force to keep Launch Service Agreements that were signed in 2018.

Hundreds of hackers sign up for chance to break into a DoD satellite

Air Force procurement chief Will Roper said hacking competitions help the military identify flaws in its systems before they are deployed.

X-37B spaceplane to carry DoD and NASA experiments in upcoming mission

The X-37B Operational Test Vehicle 6 is scheduled for a May 16 launch on a ULA Atlas 5 rocket.

On National Security | Latest reorganization gives Space Force a big R&D boost

The leaders of the Space Force have insisted that technological innovation that can be quickly adapted into military programs is central to staying ahead of adversaries. Projects like those developed by AFRL could get more attention and resources under the Space Force.

U.S. Space Force adds 86 new officers after academy graduation

VP Mike Pence congratulated the class as the first to commission officers into the newly created Space Force.

Air Force procurement executive calls for ‘bold’ actions to boost space industry

Acquisition executive Will Roper said the Air Force will consider accelerating contract awards to help suppliers stay afloat.

Air Force eyeing technology to monitor space traffic near the moon

A team of space startups received an Air Force contract to develop a concept to collect and manage lunar intelligence.

Space Acquisition Council to consider new actions to help aerospace industry cope with pandemic

Roper: “Our aerospace industrial base is particularly at risk as commercial markets recede and defense markets slow."

Air Force small business program seeks technologies to help counter COVID-19

A space startup is developing a geospatial intelligence-based tool that can help governments identify infected areas.

Space Force, Air Force key tasks not being derailed by coronavirus

Goldfein: "We're still flying global mobility missions and conducting global space operations.”

Air Force to restart base selection process for U.S. Space Command headquarters

Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said the selection criteria will be announced this spring.

Sigmatech wins Air Force contract to support the office of space acquisition and integration

Sigmatech will provide “architecture and integration support for Air Force space systems and programs."