Opinion

Deterrence in space requires more than SilentBarker’s eyes

If the U.S. is serious about deterrence in space, it must be serious about building the war-winning space forces capable of achieving space superiority.

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A statue depicting ancient Greek goddess Athena in central Athens is seen during a "blood moon" eclipse in July 2018.

Opinion

Why the military is integral to America’s return to the moon

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

5 days ago

AFA - Air & Space

Space Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units

Two new "integrated mission deltas" will stand up as early as October.

Opinion

US seizes initiative on space security for the first time in decades

The world is on Washington’s side to help make space more secure and sustainable, if only it has the political will to lead.

14 days ago

Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD

Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.

2 weeks ago

Five teams to change how US Air, Space forces prepare to fight China

The Air Force secretary wants his department to start implementing changes by January 2024 and move rapidly that year.

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Opinion

Is the West’s influence waning in South America?

Here's a look at the state of South American defense priorities by land, air, sea and space.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Opening up National Security Space Launch program endangers access

A former U.S. Air Force secretary argues against allowing a vendor who has not yet successfully launched to compete on the basis of a paper proposal alone.

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The Pentagon’s embrace of startups could fuel hypersonic tech

The DoD has shown signs it recognizes the value of partnering with companies whose capabilities could help with near-term needs.

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Alabama lawmaker blames ‘far-left’ politics for SPACECOM HQ decision

The Pentagon said in its own July 31 statement the move “ensures peak readiness” across the space enterprise.

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More than 100 U.S. Space Command personnel and 900 total participants took part in Global Lightning 2021 on March 8-12, which integrated space capabilities into a multi-domain exercise at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Space Command/Lewis Carlyle)

Space Command to stay in Colorado after Biden rejects move to Alabama

Head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, argued that moving his headquarters now would jeopardize military readiness.

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A Space Force patch is affixed to an officer's uniform after a ceremonial transfer event at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Aug. 2, 2021, for field grade officers recently approved for transfer into the Space Force.

Opinion

Who will defend critical space infrastructure if not the Space Force?

While some may think a scenario of attack and seizure of commercial and allied spacecraft seems like science fiction, it is a common reality.

2 months ago

Defense Innovation Unit teams with companies on space-based internet

Through the Hybrid Space Architecture, DIU and its partners want to create a diverse network of commercial and government satellites and ground systems.

3 months ago

New command senior enlisted leader takes over the space battlefield

Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons will take over as command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command.

3 months ago

NKorea satellite wasn’t advanced enough to spy from space, says SKorea

The long-range rocket carrying the satellite failed soon after liftoff, setting back North Korea’s pursuit of a space-based reconnaissance system.

3 months ago

Senators want to boost Pentagon UFO office funding, transparency

Lawmakers have been pushing for more funding for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office for months.

3 months ago

Defense Innovation Unit seeks proposals to ship cargo using rockets

DIU wants to work with companies to prototype launch systems that can deliver cargo “to, from and through space.”

3 months ago

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC and taken on Friday, June 30, 2023, shows apparent recent construction of tents at a former military base outside the Belarusian town of Osipovichi.

Satellite photos suggest Belarus is building military camp site

Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus.

3 months ago

Lawmakers try hitting pause on plan to buy communications satellite

The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.

4 months ago

Military Space Report

If the U.S. is serious about deterrence in space, it must be serious about building the war-winning space forces capable of achieving space superiority.

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

Two new "integrated mission deltas" will stand up as early as October.

The world is on Washington’s side to help make space more secure and sustainable, if only it has the political will to lead.

Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.

The Air Force secretary wants his department to start implementing changes by January 2024 and move rapidly that year.

Here's a look at the state of South American defense priorities by land, air, sea and space.

A former U.S. Air Force secretary argues against allowing a vendor who has not yet successfully launched to compete on the basis of a paper proposal alone.

The DoD has shown signs it recognizes the value of partnering with companies whose capabilities could help with near-term needs.

The Pentagon said in its own July 31 statement the move “ensures peak readiness” across the space enterprise.

Head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, argued that moving his headquarters now would jeopardize military readiness.

While some may think a scenario of attack and seizure of commercial and allied spacecraft seems like science fiction, it is a common reality.

Through the Hybrid Space Architecture, DIU and its partners want to create a diverse network of commercial and government satellites and ground systems.

Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons will take over as command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Space Command.

The long-range rocket carrying the satellite failed soon after liftoff, setting back North Korea’s pursuit of a space-based reconnaissance system.

Lawmakers have been pushing for more funding for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office for months.

DIU wants to work with companies to prototype launch systems that can deliver cargo “to, from and through space.”

Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus.

The provision would prevent the service from buying a 12th WGS satellite until it certifies whether its needs could be met by a commercial provider.