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
Air Force: Report on space acquisition reforms ‘not finalized’
A report sent to Congress last week proposing changes to Space Force acquisition programs was an “initial version” and not the final product, the Air Force said.
Webinar | Space Force commanders talk with SpaceNews about defending the ultimate high ground (and rescuing astronauts)
Join us the day after NASA’s Demo-2 commercial crew mission, scheduled to launch May 27, for a SpaceNews Live discussion with Maj. Gen. John Shaw, the two-star general responsible for ensuring the renowned 45th Operations Group’s Detachment 3 team is ready at a moment’s notice to lead astronaut-recovery operations.
Space Force proposes ‘alternative acquisition system’ with less red tape
The U.S. Space Force is asking for changes in the rules that currently are in place for buying new weapon systems.
Raymond: DoD needs unified organization for space acquisitions
Space Force will have a field command focused on acquisition that will bring together several existing organizations
Air Force says Space Development Agency should be in the Space Force now, not later
Air Force Secretary Barrett is pushing back on a proposal that would delay transferring the SDA to the Space Force until October 2022.
U.S. Air Force X-37B spaceplane off to its sixth mission
United Launch Alliance on May 17 launched an Atlas 5 rocket carrying the U.S. Air Force X-37B spaceplane to orbit for its sixth mission
Space Force flag unveiled at White House ceremony
The flag is derived from the Space Force seal that Trump approved in January.
Space Force to begin specialized warfare training for new officers
Space Force career tracks will include orbital warfare, space electronic warfare and space battle management.
Space Force troops preparing for possibility of having to rescue NASA astronauts
The unit known as Detachment 3 is responsible to rescue astronauts if they have to abort the mission.
Space Force vice commander: China can’t be allowed to buy bankrupt U.S. space companies
Lt. Gen. Thompson: DoD plans to work with Congress to help space companies that face bankruptcy.
Space Force rolls out recruitment video: ‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’
Barrett: "That video, certainly made an impression on me.”
X-37B spaceplane to carry DoD and NASA experiments in upcoming mission
The X-37B Operational Test Vehicle 6 is scheduled for a May 16 launch on a ULA Atlas 5 rocket.
America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today
In partnership with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, Space Foundation is hosting a webinar titled, “America’s Space Force: Building the Future Today,” featuring Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barr…
On National Security | Latest reorganization gives Space Force a big R&D boost
The leaders of the Space Force have insisted that technological innovation that can be quickly adapted into military programs is central to staying ahead of adversaries. Projects like those developed by AFRL could get more attention and resources under the Space Force.
