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Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center retires
Lt. Gen. John Thompson retires after four years in charge of the Space Force’s main acquisitions organization.
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Space Force delivers software upgrades to satellite communications system
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency system provides survivable, anti-jam satellite communications that can allow secure communications through a nuclear conflict.
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National Reconnaissance Office wants a more distributed architecture
In response to the growing prominence of counterspace weapons, the agency wants to put up more satellites in multiple orbits.
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National Reconnaissance Office extends contract for commercial imagery
Planet Federal will continue to provide access to its daily satellite imagery to the intelligence community.
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Space Force declares operational acceptance of fifth anti-jamming GPS III satellite
The satellite completes the baseline for worldwide coverage of the Space Force’s new M-code signal.
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Biden nominates deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office to lead new Space Systems Command
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the nominee will take over Space Systems Command — a new field command that will develop, acquire, field and sustain space capabilities for the Space Force.
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House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms
The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military’s space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren’t convinced that’s what’s happening.
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With all three Gunsmoke-J satellites on orbit, the Army is ready to test space-based targeting
While satellite imagery has traditionally been a product of the intelligence community, the development of relatively affordable yet highly capable small satellites that can operate in low Earth orbit has convinced military leaders that they can play a tactical role on the battlefield.
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New Mexico space innovation hub launches with federal funding
The new hub will help develop the growing space industry located around Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
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Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities
The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.
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Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center retires
Lt. Gen. John Thompson retires after four years in charge of the Space Force’s main acquisitions organization.
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Space Force delivers software upgrades to satellite communications system
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency system provides survivable, anti-jam satellite communications that can allow secure communications through a nuclear conflict.
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National Reconnaissance Office wants a more distributed architecture
In response to the growing prominence of counterspace weapons, the agency wants to put up more satellites in multiple orbits.
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National Reconnaissance Office extends contract for commercial imagery
Planet Federal will continue to provide access to its daily satellite imagery to the intelligence community.
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Space Force declares operational acceptance of fifth anti-jamming GPS III satellite
The satellite completes the baseline for worldwide coverage of the Space Force’s new M-code signal.
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Biden nominates deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office to lead new Space Systems Command
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the nominee will take over Space Systems Command — a new field command that will develop, acquire, field and sustain space capabilities for the Space Force.
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House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms
The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military’s space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren’t convinced that’s what’s happening.
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With all three Gunsmoke-J satellites on orbit, the Army is ready to test space-based targeting
While satellite imagery has traditionally been a product of the intelligence community, the development of relatively affordable yet highly capable small satellites that can operate in low Earth orbit has convinced military leaders that they can play a tactical role on the battlefield.
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New Mexico space innovation hub launches with federal funding
The new hub will help develop the growing space industry located around Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
-
Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities
The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.
-
Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center retires
Lt. Gen. John Thompson retires after four years in charge of the Space Force’s main acquisitions organization.
-
Space Force delivers software upgrades to satellite communications system
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency system provides survivable, anti-jam satellite communications that can allow secure communications through a nuclear conflict.
-
National Reconnaissance Office wants a more distributed architecture
In response to the growing prominence of counterspace weapons, the agency wants to put up more satellites in multiple orbits.
-
National Reconnaissance Office extends contract for commercial imagery
Planet Federal will continue to provide access to its daily satellite imagery to the intelligence community.
-
Space Force declares operational acceptance of fifth anti-jamming GPS III satellite
The satellite completes the baseline for worldwide coverage of the Space Force’s new M-code signal.
-
Biden nominates deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office to lead new Space Systems Command
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the nominee will take over Space Systems Command — a new field command that will develop, acquire, field and sustain space capabilities for the Space Force.
-
House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms
The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military’s space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren’t convinced that’s what’s happening.
-
With all three Gunsmoke-J satellites on orbit, the Army is ready to test space-based targeting
While satellite imagery has traditionally been a product of the intelligence community, the development of relatively affordable yet highly capable small satellites that can operate in low Earth orbit has convinced military leaders that they can play a tactical role on the battlefield.
-
New Mexico space innovation hub launches with federal funding
The new hub will help develop the growing space industry located around Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
-
Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities
The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.
