Military Space Report

US Space Force sorts through industry ideas to boost satellite sensors

Space Systems Command is sifting through an influx of ideas from companies to determine how they might shape future space domain awareness requirements.

DARPA project uses AI to flag space weapons, spy satellites

Through the DARPA project, Slingshot Aerospace created an AI tool to spot nefarious satellites that could be hiding in large constellations.

Opinion

NATO space enterprise must throttle up — or risk falling short

Here are some actions NATO should undertake and articulate as specific objectives at the 2024 NATO summit in Washington.

Opinion

Unleash the Space Force

Numbers outlining China's military space prowess are understandably alarming, but they don’t tell the whole story, Todd Harrison argues in an op-ed.

Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

China dissolves Strategic Support Force, focused on cyber and space

China has now established an Information Support Force, with President Xi Jinping present at its investiture ceremony in Beijing.

Space Development Agency satellites poised to track first missile test

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan

The ongoing round of live testing is meant to ensure the current iteration of hardware and software are fully integrated with the Aegis combat system.

Opinion

US must be transparent about realistic prospects for cooperation in space

The Pentagon's work to strengthen allied space cooperation remains insufficient to achieve stated policy objectives.

Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data

The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.

South Korea launches second military spy satellite

South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it confirmed the satellite entered orbit and communicated with an overseas ground station after separation.

Opinion

Bolster sanctions to stop Iran’s growing military space capabilities

The entire free world needs to fully appreciate the potential danger of Iran’s increasing launch capability.

Space Force mulls refueling as industry calls for funding, standards

The U.S. Space Force wants industry to invest in on-orbit refueling, but companies say they need standards first.

US Space Force budget request dips as China threat increases

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.

Space Force reimagines training, operations as conflicts intensify

Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks.

India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?

A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.