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Space Force leaders say they’re on their way to delivering the first digital military branch

The head of Space Systems Command said his organization is fully embracing the digital transformation.

Space Systems Command is more than a name change, says new commander

The organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America's military satellites.

Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missiles

The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.

SPACECOM declares initial operational capability two years after launch

Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his vision with airmen during a town hall at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 17, 2021. Kendall visited the base to meet airmen and guardians and discuss activities aimed at enhancing interoperability with allies and partners to ensure peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (Senior Airman Alan Ricker/Air Force)

Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition

Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.

Space Force chief defends service’s short track record

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.

By Nathan Strout

The Space Force wants to manage acquisitions by portfolio

Changing the service's budget practices could enable more flexibility to shift funding among programs.

By Nathan Strout

Air Force leaders on space deterrence: ‘At some point, we’ve got to hit back’

The top two Air Force officials hinted at this year's Space Symposium that the U.S military would take offensive actions in space if needed to deter an enemy.

By Valerie Insinna

Top US Air Force official takes shots at Space Development Agency’s first project

Moving forward with a space architecture dependent on small, low-cost satellites could result in disaster, warns Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Force sets ambitious goal to procure next missile warning satellites in five years

Procurement of Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared will involve a phase of competitive prototyping.

By Valerie Insinna

STRATCOM head: Don’t doubt Russia’s drive to develop ‘invincible’ hypersonic missile

“You should believe Vladimir Putin about everything he said he’s working on,” said Gen. John Hyten, head of U.S. Strategic Command.

By Valerie Insinna

How imagery satellites captured the missile strikes in Syria

The latest images from the American satellite industry following the air strikes in Syria.

By Brandon Knapp

Understanding the players, tactics for a possible war in space

The Secure World Foundation recently released a report on Global Counterspace Capabilities, an open-source assessment of what, exactly, nations can do in space.

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Orbital ATK names new rocket ‘OmegA,’ picks Aerojet Rocketdyne for engine

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RL10C-5-1 engine will power the third stage of Orbital ATK's new rocket.

By Valerie Insinna

Air Force launches experiment to boost satellite communications

The Air Force sent a package of innovative and secretive satellites to orbit Saturday night.

By Brandon Knapp

Pence announces new space traffic management policy

The new policy could shift more responsibility for overseeing space traffic from the military to the Department of Commerce.

By Valerie Insinna

High-cost satellites remain vulnerable to low-cost threats

Satellites are critical for national security. But despite advances in technology, these expensive assets often remain vulnerable to low cost threats.

By Daniel Cebul

OCX at an ‘inflection point,’ says Pentagon’s top weapons buyer

Raytheon has transitioned to an agile software development strategy for the next-generation of GPS ground stations. Now they have to prove that it works.

By Valerie Insinna

A new target for hackers? Satellites

Government and commercial satellite operators are increasingly the target of hackers, who are looking for inexpensive, but effective ways to limit space capabilities, according to a new report.

By Mike Gruss

Space Symposium

The head of Space Systems Command said his organization is fully embracing the digital transformation.

The organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America's military satellites.

The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.

Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.

Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.

Changing the service's budget practices could enable more flexibility to shift funding among programs.

The top two Air Force officials hinted at this year's Space Symposium that the U.S military would take offensive actions in space if needed to deter an enemy.

Moving forward with a space architecture dependent on small, low-cost satellites could result in disaster, warns Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.

Procurement of Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared will involve a phase of competitive prototyping.

“You should believe Vladimir Putin about everything he said he’s working on,” said Gen. John Hyten, head of U.S. Strategic Command.

The latest images from the American satellite industry following the air strikes in Syria.

The Secure World Foundation recently released a report on Global Counterspace Capabilities, an open-source assessment of what, exactly, nations can do in space.

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RL10C-5-1 engine will power the third stage of Orbital ATK's new rocket.

The Air Force sent a package of innovative and secretive satellites to orbit Saturday night.

The new policy could shift more responsibility for overseeing space traffic from the military to the Department of Commerce.

Satellites are critical for national security. But despite advances in technology, these expensive assets often remain vulnerable to low cost threats.

Raytheon has transitioned to an agile software development strategy for the next-generation of GPS ground stations. Now they have to prove that it works.

Government and commercial satellite operators are increasingly the target of hackers, who are looking for inexpensive, but effective ways to limit space capabilities, according to a new report.

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