U.S. Space Command
Colorado lawmakers invite VP Harris to tour space facilities
Colorado lawmakers in a June 9 letter urge Vice President Kamala Harris to visit military and space industry facilities in the state.
U.S. senator: China landing on Mars a reminder ‘we don’t own space anymore’
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said China's success landing a rover on Mars puts to rest any doubt that the nation is a rising space power that will challenge the United States.
Senate Intelligence chairman wants further review of decision to relocate U.S. Space Command
The chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is backing efforts by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to challenge the relocation of U.S. Space Command.
Lawmakers continue to question Space Command’s move to Alabama
Gen. James Dickinson said Space Command could continue to do its job without major disruption if it has to move to Alabama.
Congested orbits a top concern for U.S. Space Command
Gen. James Dickinson told lawmakers that congestion in space mostly fueled by commercial activity could create safety problems if it’s not managed.
Japanese military strengthens ties with U.S. Space Command
Under a new agreement, an officer from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force will be assigned full-time at U.S. Space Command headquarters.
GAO to review Air Force process for selecting location of U.S. Space Command
GAO will review the Air Force’s methodology and scoring that led to the decision to move U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
U.S. to support international effort to set rules of behavior in space
Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt said U.S. diplomats and military leaders are drafting language in support of an international effort to adopt rules of behavior in space.
Lawmakers call for open dialogue on Chinese, Russian advances in space and nuclear weapons
The leaders of the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on strategic forces called on DoD and other agencies to more openly discuss the threats posed by China and Russia.
Pentagon chief Austin stands behind Air Force amid probe of Space Command basing decision
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a statement in support of the U.S. Air Force’s handling of the basing decision for U.S. Space Command.
Pentagon inspector general to probe decision to move U.S. Space Command to Alabama
The Defense Department’s inspector general will begin a probe into how the Air Force decided U.S. Space Command should move its headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
U.S. Space Command to recommend investments in space infrastructure
“As we move forward, we’re going to want to find ways to be more mobile in space,” said Lt. Gen. John Shaw, deputy commander of U.S. Space Command.
LinQuest wins $200 million contract for Space Operations Command support services
U.S. Space Command awarded LinQuest Corp. a $200 million contract for advisory and support services, the Defense Department announced Feb. 16.
U.S. military space commanders expect broad continuity in DoD space policy
The Biden administration's national security space policy is not expected to depart significantly from the previous administration’s guidelines.
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.
