DoD
Advisory panel to examine DoD’s demand for commercial space systems
The Pentagon’s top research official has directed the Defense Science Board to examine the military’s growing reliance on commercial space technology and its implications.
Pentagon report: China’s space strategy shaped by technological change
The Pentagon in its 2022 report on China's military capabilities says the PLA continues to develop weapons for use against satellites in orbit
Civilian space traffic management office coming along, but ‘don’t expect magic’
OSC Director Richard DalBello said the standup of a civilian space traffic management office is moving along, but cautioned progress will be incremental
Russia escalates rhetoric on commercial satellites, calls them ‘legitimate targets for retaliation’
A Russian official said at a UN meeting that commercial space systems "may become a legitimate target for retaliation.”
U.S. national defense strategy calls for ‘resilient, redundant’ space networks
The unclassified version of the U.S. national defense strategy released by the Defense Department Oct. 27 forecasts a decades-long competition with China and lays out priorities for the military going forward.
Pentagon: It’s up to SpaceX to decide what to do about Starlink in Ukraine
Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder said Oct. 18 DoD would not comment on Elon Musk's recent tweets about Starlink services in Ukraine
Satellite broadband players poised to compete for U.S. military customers
While Starlink continues to build momentum in the U.S. defense market, other industry players are positioning to compete for military customers
DoD eyeing options to provide satcom in Ukraine as it continues talks with SpaceX
The Pentagon is looking at options to provide satellite communications services for Ukraine’s military forces following Elon Musk’s warning that SpaceX will suspend Starlink internet services in Ukraine unless the U.S. government agrees to foot the bill.
Report: Ligado’s wireless network will interfere with Iridium and some GPS services
An independent review of Ligado’s planned deployment of a terrestrial wireless network concluded that it will likely interfere with GPS signals and with space-based communications services provided by Iridium.
GAO: Defense, intelligence agencies need a better plan to buy commercial satellite imagery
U.S. defense and intelligence agencies are not taking advantage of available commercial imagery due to slow and cumbersome procurement methods, said a GAO report.
DoD updates space policy, formally adopts ‘tenets of responsible behavior’
The Defense Department released an updated policy document that recognizes space “as a priority domain of national military power” and formally adopts rules for safe operations in space.
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
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
Satellite companies watching where DoD goes with 5G
Hughes VP Rick Lober says DoD could take advantage of low Earth orbit satellites to deliver 5G for mobile users
Op-ed | A comprehensive triad for space resilience – more than just numbers
To meet the threat to U.S. space systems, DoD needs to broaden its approach to resilience to fully embrace reconstitution.
DoD a main proponent of anti-satellite test ban: ‘We are not disarming’
"Space related rules and norms of responsible behavior are in our interest,” said deputy assistant secretary of defense John Hill
Op-ed | Space entrepreneurs need straight answers from DoD
Many space technologies developed by entrepreneurs haven't been allowed a proverbial seat at the table, says industry executive Charles Beames
COMSPOC executive to join DoD space policy office
Travis Langster, vice president and general manager of COMSPOC, will be leaving the company to join the Defense Department as principal director of DoD space policy
Deputy secretary Hicks: DoD is searching for better ways to work with startups
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said DoD still has a long way to go in making its procurement process more suitable for the commercial industry
On National Security | DoD’s internet-in-space a win for commercial space
The Space Development Agency is overseeing the Defense Department’s first major procurement of small satellites in low Earth orbit, a trend that has accelerated in the commercial industry as companies plan ever-larger megaconstellations.
