Air Force
Satcom conumdrum: Air Force contemplating right mix of commercial, military satellites
A “hybrid” architecture that allows users to tap into commercial and military satellites without knowing the difference has been a much discussed but elusive goal.
Space Development Agency a big win for Mike Griffin, but pushback continues
When the Pentagon revealed March 13 that the Space Development Agency had been officially created, the reaction was a mix of confusion, excitement and disappointment.
DoD IG: Air Force Secretary questioned ethics of Shanahan’s 2018 meeting with Elon Musk
DoD IG report says Musk told Shanahan that SpaceX did not win an Air Force launch service contract because it had written a poor proposal that “missed the mark.”
Pentagon wants a Space Force, still undecided on a Space National Guard
Seven states have National Guard space units: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, New York, Arkansas and Ohio.
Op-ed | Ensuring peaceful use of space an important goal for U.S. and allies
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein: 'Our goal is to prevent and deter conflict'
Small Air Force microwave sensor to fly on space station
The U.S. Air Force plans to test the performance of a small microwave sensor developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the International Space Station in 2021.
Air Force Chief Goldfein: To win in space, U.S. must work closer with allies
At last week's international air chiefs conference, "every country talked about their space launch business."
Air Force’s next ‘Pitch Day’ to focus on space
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for acquisition Will Roper says the Air Force is looking for innovative space technologies.
Air Force has a plan to get Space Force up and running as soon as Congress gives the green light
The Air Force has developed an “initial work plan” to establish a Space Force under the Department of the Air Force.
With EGS, Air Force aims to run spaceflight software problems to ground
U.S. Air Force Space Command is finalizing a plan to revamp ground control systems for military satellite constellations. Current systems suffer from problems such as user-unfriendly software, outdated cybersecurity standards and difficulties sharing information within the military’s space enterprise.
Air Force touts deal with Rocket Lab as a new way of buying ‘affordable rides to space’
The Air Force Space Test Program has awarded contracts to Rocket Lab and Vox Space. More vendors could be selected.
Military Space Situational Awareness 2019
Space is becoming more congested, competitive and contested with thousands of small LEO satellites set to be put into orbit over the next decade. These assets offer the opportunity to provide un-dreamt of levels of connectivity – but have also c…
Air Force space launch competition caught in political crossfire
While Blue Origin is asking for a delay in the LSP decision, ULA is said to be fiercely opposed.
Air Force firmly opposed to delaying National Security Space Launch competition
An award is anticipated in spring 2020. The Air Force will procure launch services from fiscal year 2020 through 2024 for launches starting in 2022.
Air Force launch competition to reshape industrial base
While the industry is eager to win military contracts, the decision to choose only two companies to move forward has been controversial and criticized for being unnecessarily rushed.
Falcon Heavy’s first commercial launch to pave the way for reusable rockets in national security missions
The data from the Arabsat 6A mission could determine how soon the Air Force will be ready to certify reused boosters.
