Space Force
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…
22nd Annual Global MilSatCom
SMi Group are proud to announce that the 22nd annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition will return to London on the 10th, 11th and 12th November, alongside a
U.S. Space Force unveils doctrine explaining its role in national security
The Spacepower document is the Space Force's first capstone doctrine
With Thompson’s nomination, U.S. Space Force leadership takes shape
If confirmed, Thompson will be the second four-star general in the U.S. Space Force under Gen. John “Jay” Raymond.
U.S. military space architecture to bring in commercial systems, small satellites
Col. Russell Teehan said commercially developed technologies will be part of the future capabilities of the U.S. Space Force.
Space Force acquisition reforms awaiting White House approval
A point of contention is the Air Force proposing "incremental" funding for space systems like satellites
White House nominates four U.S. Space Force major generals for promotion
Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, Maj. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Maj. Gen. William Liquori and Maj. Gen. Nina M. Armagno have been nominated to receive a third star.
Space Force ranks and insignia decisions on hold pending congressional action
The Space Force will continue to use the Air Force rank structure at least until the NDAA is passed.
Space Force reorganizes former Air Force space wings into “Deltas” and “Garrisons”
The 21st Space Wing; the 50th Space Wing and the 460th Space Wing have been deactivated and new units have been stood up in their place.
Space Force unveils logo, ‘Semper Supra’ motto
The Space Force motto “Semper Supra” means “always above.”
Raymond: Space Force to play key role in military operations in the Arctic
Raymond said the Arctic region, like outer space, is becoming a “congested neighborhood."
U.S. Space Force creates acquisition command to build culture of innovation
The traditional way of buying satellites and other space systems is problematic, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, the leader of the U.S. Space Force has said, as programs take a decade or longer to move through the military acquisition process and struggle to keep up with commercial space innovation.
More than 2,400 airmen to transfer to U.S. Space Force in September
The 2,410 airmen selected to transfer are all from space operations career fields.
Space Force acquisition management criticized by House appropriators
Defense committee says not having a senior civilian acquisition executive for space is a “fundamental problem."
Space Force proposes headquarters staff led by generals and civilians
Maj. Gen. Chance Saltzman wil serve as acting staff director of the Office of the Chief of Space Operations.
On National Security | The promise and perils of LEO constellations
DoD’s Space Development Agency is leading the way as it prepares to put up a communications transport layer and a surveillance and tracking layer for hypersonic missile defense.
