Space Force
6th Space Resiliency Summit
The 6th Annual Space Resiliency Summit is an educational summit which will convene senior intelligence officials, government leaders, academia, and solution providers to discuss the developing technology, infrastructure, and policies surrounding …
Five things to know about U.S. Space Command
Because much of what the military does in space is classified, many of the details of how U.S. Space Command will operate will be kept secret. Based on what we have learned so far, here are five important things to know about the new command.
DoD working on Space Force rollout plan pending congressional approval
White House officials have asked DoD to prepare a detailed public communications plan for the new branch.
Pentagon presses case for Space Force amid political uncertainty
There are lingering concerns about the potential cost of a new military branch.
Final Frontier: The Strategic Space Initiative Conference
PAI’s SSI will focus on creating a unified strategic approach to space rather than the balkanized chaos that exists today. The Pax Americana Institute is the only conservative think tank formally pursuing space research and providing solutio…
Space Development Agency looks for political boost after early stumbles
Despite strong backing within the Pentagon, the SDA is still trying to win over skeptics on Capitol Hill and secure funding for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
Air Force tries to set record straight on what the Space Force is really about
Thompson: A major concern is a misconception that the Space Force will set national space policy.
Op-ed | The U.S. Space Force must be independent but not insular
The Space Force cannot be insular, aloof, or detached from clear and present security challenges and joint needs in the terrestrial domains.
Senate appropriators add $22M for small launch, approve Space Force and Space Development Agency requests
The $22 million for Tactically Responsive Space Launch was added to the Air Force’s Research, Development, Test and Evaluation account.
Air Force nominee Barrett calls for assertive U.S. posture on space, says Space Force is a ‘key imperative’
Barrett voiced strong support for the Trump administration’s proposal to establish a Space Force.
White House pushes back on Senate language on Space Force, missile defense satellites
The White House is unhappy with the Senate language because it doesn’t give DoD full legal authority to establish a space service.
Air Force space commander warns the military needs better intelligence
If satellites in orbit become targets during a conflict, will U.S. forces have adequate intelligence to prevent and thwart attacks?
Air Force contends Space Force should not have separate acquisition office
Roper: An independent acquisition office for space could create more problems than it would solve.
Air Force changes message on Space Force amid criticism it stifled debate
A change in the rhetoric about space is being accelerated in response to damaging media coverage about the Air Force suppressing speech.
U.S. Space Command and National Reconnaissance Office will join forces to defend space
The intelligence community and the DoD agreed to align U.S. Space Command and the NRO into a unified defense structure.
Top SASC Democrat sees momentum building for a space force
Sen. Jack Reed: “I think within a year, next year at this time, we’ll have a Space Force."
