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Space Force shifting resources to intelligence and cybersecurity
The U.S. Space Operations Command is assigning cybersecurity and intelligence specialists to work side-by-side with satellite operators so they’re better prepared to protect U.S. systems from electronic and physical threats, said Maj. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
Private industry aims to fill demand for space threat intelligence
Private companies hope to overcome obstacles that have prevented the DoD from leveraging commercial space technology to meet the U.S. government’s need for more knowledge of space threats.
Space Force establishes intelligence unit to put sharper focus on orbital threats
The Space Force on June 24 established Space Delta 18, a unit that will run the National Space Intelligence Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Space Force to establish intelligence unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
The U.S. Space Force on June 24 plans to formally establish the National Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
DoD intelligence chief: U.S. made ‘gutsy decision’ to release sensitive imagery to counter Russia’s deception ops
Undersecretary of Defense Ronald Moultrie: The decision to release satellite imagery and other intelligence on Russia’s movements 'was not taken lightly'
Intelligence official says U.S. government is not micromanaging commercial imagery
Many of the commercial companies that are openly sharing satellite imagery of Ukraine work with the U.S. government but are not restricted in what they can share, said Stacey Dixon, principal deputy director of national intelligence
U.S. intelligence report: Multinational efforts needed to prevent wars in space
The risk that conflicts on Earth will extend to space will grow as China and Russia step up developments of ant-satellite weapons, the U.S. intelligence community warns in its annual report.
Space Force to examine U.S. military needs for low-orbiting surveillance satellites
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has directed the Space Force to look broadly at military requirements for overhead surveillance that could be met by commercial constellations of satellites in low Earth orbit.
U.S. intelligence wants to track currently undetectable orbital space debris
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity in a request for information asks for 'innovative approaches to detect and track currently undetectable orbital space debris'
Analyst uses radar imagery to shed additional light on Chinese missile sites
Based on intelligence from SAR imagery, Lewis concluded that the Chinese are building a large wind turbine farm presumably to power missile silos.
Space Force intelligence organization established at Wright Patterson Air Force Base
The Space Force Intelligence Activity was stood up Sept. 24 as an interim organization until the National Space Intelligence Center is established.
Raytheon forms industry team to develop U.S. Army ground station
Raytheon is teaming with seven aerospace and data analytics companies to develop a ground station for the U.S. Army that can process data from air and space sensors.
Analysts: China’s space programs are a security concern to the U.S. but not all are nefarious
Analysts said a U.S. intelligence report painted China’s space program with a broad brush and failed to draw distinctions between civilian and military pursuits.
U.S. intelligence report predicts heightened space competition between U.S. and China
A new report by ODNI projects that by 2040 China will be the most significant rival to the United States in space, competing on commercial, civil and military fronts.
Space Command to expand network of allies that help monitor orbital traffic
Space Command is looking to expand its network of data-sharing partners as activities in space grow.
Space Force stands up new office to support U.S. intelligence community
The U.S. Space Force on Jan. 8 officially became the 18th member of the U.S. intelligence community.
Space Force needs sensors to distinguish weapons from benign objects
The ability to “characterize threats” is a major challenge for the U.S. Space Force, said Maj. Gen. Leah Lauderback.
Ratcliffe: Space Force to become 18th member of the U.S. intelligence community
The U.S. Space Force soon will become the 18th member of the U.S. intelligence community, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Dec. 9.
Biden transition meetings scheduled this week with DoD intelligence agencies
The Biden-Harris transition team this week is scheduled to meet with officials from intelligence agencies overseen by the Defense Department, the Pentagon said Dec. 5.
Defense intelligence report highlights Iran’s advances in space technology
The report titled ”Iran Military Power” is part of a Defense Intelligence Agency effort to inform government leaders and the public on major foreign military challenges.
