Space Force
Space Force establishes component at U.S. Central Command
U.S. Central Command on Dec. 2 activated a Space Force component known as U.S. Space Forces-Central
X-37B spaceplane completes its sixth mission, lands after nearly 30 months in orbit
The X-37B spaceplane operated by the U.S. Space Force landed Nov. 12 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida, setting a new endurance record
Space Force orders new weather satellite from Ball Aerospace
The U.S. Space Force has ordered a second environmental satellite known as the Weather System Follow-on Microwave
Space Force lays out timeline for 2023 rapid-response launch experiment
The Space Force's 'Space Safari' office is laying out a timeline for a tactically responsive launch mission projected to launch in 2023
New guidance from Space Force acquisition boss: ‘The traditional ways must be reformed’
In an Oct. 31 memo, Calvelli laid out nine “space acquisition tenets” intended to drive change in the procurement of space systems
Space Force to seek budget boost beyond 2023, China’s capabilities are ‘close to ours’
Gen. David "DT" Thompson, U.S. vice chief of space operations, said the Space Force is likely to see continued funding increases to counter China’s rapid advances in its space program.
Space Force to activate sensor on Wide-Field-of-View missile warning satellite
A U.S. Space Force infrared sensing demonstration satellite launched in July will soon start receiving data, the Space Systems Command announced Oct. 24.
Space Force briefing on military space race catches Jeff Bezos’ attention
U.S. Space Systems Command officials earlier this month gave an unclassified briefing to Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos on the power competition taking place in the space domain.
After successful first launch, Firefly sets sight on national security market
After winning a $17.6 million Space Force contract for a 2023 mission, Firefly eyes more opportunities in the military market
Space Force in discussions with industry on future market for space surveillance data
Companies in the space domain awareness market are eager to work with the Space Force but need a clearer picture of future demand
Space Force studying requirements for cislunar space domain awareness
The Space Force expects to know by next spring what capabilities it will need to carry out space domain awareness activities in cislunar space.
Senate confirms Saltzman as next chief of the U.S. Space Force
The Senate on Sept. 29 confirmed the nomination of Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman for promotion to general and assignment as the chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force
Lamborn: ‘Merit on both sides’ of debate over Space National Guard
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), a key congressional proponent of establishing a Space National Guard, said he would consider an alternative proposal endorsed by Space Force leaders and by the Biden administration.
Space Force procurement chief criticizes over-engineered satellite programs
Frank Calvelli: 'The old approach, the seven-year development contracts that we're doing, that has to change'
SciTec wins $272 million Space Force contract for data analytics software
SciTec, a small business based in Princeton, New Jersey, won a $272 million contract to develop software to analyze data collected by the U.S. military’s early-warning infrared satellites.
Space Force extends Saber Astronautics’ contract for space visualization software
Saber Astronautics announced Sept. 5 the U.S. Space Force has extended the company’s contract to develop a space domain awareness tool designed for satellite operators.
Space Force building ground station in Alaska ahead of launch of Arctic satcom mission
The U.S. Space Force broke ground on a new site at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, will be the main gateway to the EPS-R payloads that will launch in 2023
Space Force to take on bigger role planning future DoD space investments
As “integrator for joint space requirements" the Space Force will have to coordinate the wish lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, and recommend how to meet future needs
Saltzman tapped to succeed Raymond as chief of the U.S. Space Force
President Biden has nominated Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, U.S. Space Force deputy chief of operations, for promotion to four-star general and selected to become chief of space operations
A common ground system for military satellites is proving to be harder than envisioned
Space Force satellite operators want to move away from having different ground systems for each military constellation
