U.S. Space Command
U.S. Space Command supports use of ‘responsive launch’ to deter China and Russia
Gen. James Dickinson, head of U.S. Space Command, said the U.S. military should take advantage of commercially available launch options and vehicles that can operate from multiple locations
U.S. Space Command creates new task force to coordinate space operations
U.S. Space Command announced Nov. 15 it is adding a new component to its organization to help coordinate operations and speed up the delivery of space services to military forces in the field.
Lawmakers press Air Force for final decision on U.S. Space Command
Colorado’s senators in a Sept. 27 to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall argue that a final basing decision on U.S. Space Command needs to be made as soon as possible in light of the Ukraine conflict and China’s expansion in the Pacific
U.S. Space Command calls for investment in technologies for deep space missions
U.S. Space Command's Lt. Gen. John Shaw said 'one of the challenges that we will have as a nation is understanding the lunar environment'
Schiess takes over U.S. Space Command’s coalition forces component
Space Force Maj. Gen. Douglas Schiess on Aug. 22 assumed command of U.S. Space Command’s Combined Force Space Component Command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
Tracking debris and space traffic a growing challenge for U.S. military
Gen. James Dickinson, head uf U.S. Space Command, said space traffic management should be transferred to a civilian agency as soon as possible
U.S. Space Command basing decision approaching final stretch
The head of U.S. Space Command said he expects a final decision to be made relatively soon on where the command will be permanently headquartered.
US-UK special relationship deepens in space
U.S. and U.K. space officials are discussing steps to strengthen their partnership. It's a conversation that has gained momentum in recent month due to concerns that satellites are becoming military targets.
Air Force completes draft environmental review of U.S. Space Command candidate locations
A draft environmental assessment said the proposed relocation of U.S. Space Command to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, would have “no significant impacts on the human or natural environment.”
GAO: U.S. Space Command basing decision process fell short on ‘transparency and credibility’
GAO in a June 2 report said the Air Force’s basing selection process for U.S. Space Command lacked transparency and credibility.
Air Force looking at next steps on Space Command basing decision
“We're all hoping to move forward with a final decision as quickly as we can," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said regarding the relocation of U.S. Space Command
DoD inspector general finds nothing improper in U.S. Space Command basing decision
The IG determined that the U.S. Space Command basing decision "complied with federal law and DoD policy and that the process was reasonable"
GAO completes investigation of the decision to relocate U.S. Space Command
Colorado lawmakers announced April 12 that they have been briefed by the Government Accountability Office on the agency’s investigation of the January 2021 decision to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. Space Command sending strong demand signal for commercial space services
U.S. Space Command needs more access to cutting-edge technology from the private sector, the head of the command Gen. James Dickinson said April 5.
DoD wants to change how it buys space technology – but can it?
As the Pentagon prepares for the possibility that adversaries will target national and commercial satellites, the government’s ability to adopt commercial industry’s best technologies has become a major topic of discussion.
U.S. general: Starlink in Ukraine showing what megaconstellations can do
U.S. Space Command has been impressed by SpaceX’s ability to provide internet access in war-torn parts of Ukraine, the head of the command told lawmakers March 8.
U.S. Space Command needs help identifying hostile intent in space
If Russia or any other actor were to intentionally interfere with U.S. satellites, it would be difficult to identify the aggressor, said the top commander of U.S. military space operations.
U.S. officials: Anti-satellite test another sign of Russia’s aggressive intentions in space
U.S. Space Force officials Nov. 17 condemned Russia’s missile strike that destroyed a defunct satellite in low Earth orbit.
Investigations of U.S. Space Command’s basing decision to continue into 2022
The Government Accountability Office and the Defense Department’s inspector general are still months away from completing their investigations of the decision to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
Lawmakers ask Air Force Secretary to ‘pause all actions’ on Space Command relocation
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and other lawmakers are asking Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall to suspend all activities related to the relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama.
