U.S. Space Command
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.
U.S. Space Command official calls for public-private effort to avert war in space
The U.S. needs better capabilities to monitor adversaries’ activities in space and has to quickly deploy satellite constellations that can survive in a conflict, said Maj. Gen. David Miller, of U.S. Space Command.
U.S. generals planning for a space war they see as all but inevitable
The Pentagon has declared space is a warfighting domain. Generals and executives in the space industry are preparing to defend the ultimate high ground.
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Catalyst Campus is giving space startups early exposure to Department of Defense buyers.
More work needed on space stability and security
In the last year, the Defense Department has made progress in responding to the current era of strategic competition, John Hill, who is performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, said Aug. 24 at the 36th Space Symposium here.
Dickinson: U.S. Space Command is now a ‘warfighting force,’ needs permanent home
The head of U.S. Space Command Army announced Aug. 24 that the command has reached “initial operational capability."
Lamborn: The fight to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado is not over
Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Republican who represents Colorado Springs, told SpaceNews he expects the fight to continue into next year pending ongoing reviews by the Defense Department’s inspector general and the Government Accountability Office.
Interoperability, sustainability and cybersecurity pose challenges for small satellite sector
Ensuring that small satellites can communicate not only within their own constellations but within a broader ecosystem is one of the primary challenges cited by Lt. Gen. John Shaw, U.S. Space Command deputy commander, in an Aug. 9 keynote at the 35th Small Satellite conference.
U.S. Space Command signs data-sharing agreement with Libre Space Foundation
U.S. Space Command announced July 1 it has signed a data-sharing agreement with the Libre Space Foundation, a non-profit that promotes open access to information about space.
Air Force defends choice of Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal to host U.S. Space Command
Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth on June 16 pushed back on suggestions that the recommendation to relocate U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama was politically tainted.
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.
