Military Space Report

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.

UK hires two companies to write software to support future satellites

The amount of money involved may be small, but the outcome of the research and development work by the two companies could be key.

US Space Force to launch more integrated units to boost efficiency

Lt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase.

Head of US Space Force’s commercial hub talks vendor opportunities

Col. Richard Kniseley also discussed the service's upcoming commercial strategy and funding needs.

Opinion

US Space Force needs more to effectively deter, win wars

The Space Force was established to address the threat in space, not to be the help desk of the other services.

Opinion

How the US replaced Russia’s RD-180 engine, strengthening competition

The Vulcan launch and engine development should be considered a success story for U.S. industrial policy.

North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.

US Space Force sends X-37B craft on another secretive mission

The Boeing-built spacecraft serves as a testbed for new technologies for both the Defense Department and NASA.

Policy bill backs new revenue streams for US Space Force launch ranges

The NDAA includes a provision that allows the Space Force to collect additional fees from commercial companies that operate at its space launch ranges.