Military Space – Military Space Systems

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

3 days ago

Northrop missile-warning satellites pass early design review

The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.

4 days ago

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows fortifications and dragons in Medvedivka, Crimea, Feb. 11, 2023.

Europe

NATO hunger for info driving deals for commercial satellite imagery

The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.

Intel agency mapping the moon to support future lunar navigation

The NGA is working with several government agencies to develop a Lunar Reference Frame that would undergird a future GPS-like capability for the moon.

5 days ago

Space Force may seek new bidders for future deep-space radars

The service wants to see if any companies besides Northrop Grumman can meet its schedule for future phases of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.

10 days ago

Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

10 days ago

North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite

North Korea hasn’t disclosed a target date for the launch, which some analysts say may be in the next few weeks.

11 days ago

Space Force to seek industry help to test tech, train guardians

STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.

3 weeks ago

UK competition watchdog approves $7.3B Viasat-Inmarsat merger

Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights.

3 weeks ago

Special ops turn to data, space tech to gain ‘decisive advantage’

Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.

3 weeks ago

Space Force launches platform to match promising tech with satellites

The Space Test Program released a draft solicitation May 8 seeking commercial companies to provide spacecraft and integration services.

3 weeks ago

How the Space Force will manage surging launch demand

The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.

3 weeks ago

Bentivegna named Space Force’s next top enlisted leader

Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman chose Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna as the Space Force's top enlisted leader on May 5.

3 weeks ago

Commercial Space Office’s Kniseley keeps focus on industry engagement

The organization replaces the Commercial Services Office, which was established just a year ago.

3 weeks ago

Lockheed Martin reorganizes space business

The national security space business will be led by Maria Demaree, who previously oversaw Lockheed's internal Joint All-Domain Command and Control efforts.

3 weeks ago

Raytheon, Lockheed to compete for Space Force satellite ground system

The industry groups, which include a mix of defense firms and software development companies, will demonstrate their prototypes within the next 18 months.

4 weeks ago

How three space agencies are collaborating on next-gen missile warning

Space Force officials say clarified roles and a combined program office have boosted collaboration on the next-generation missile tracking architecture.

4 weeks ago

Space Force eyes ‘outernet’ for better data flow in orbit

A review of the satellite communications enterprise recommended a mix of commercial and government SATCOM networks.

5 weeks ago

‘Victus Nox’ mission to push Space Force closer to on-demand launch

The upcoming Victus Nox mission and another effort planned for next year will inform the Space Force's Tactically Responsive Space acquisition strategy.

5 weeks ago

Space

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The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.

The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.

The NGA is working with several government agencies to develop a Lunar Reference Frame that would undergird a future GPS-like capability for the moon.

The service wants to see if any companies besides Northrop Grumman can meet its schedule for future phases of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

North Korea hasn’t disclosed a target date for the launch, which some analysts say may be in the next few weeks.

STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.

Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights.

Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.

The Space Test Program released a draft solicitation May 8 seeking commercial companies to provide spacecraft and integration services.

The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.

Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman chose Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna as the Space Force's top enlisted leader on May 5.

The organization replaces the Commercial Services Office, which was established just a year ago.

The national security space business will be led by Maria Demaree, who previously oversaw Lockheed's internal Joint All-Domain Command and Control efforts.

The industry groups, which include a mix of defense firms and software development companies, will demonstrate their prototypes within the next 18 months.

Space Force officials say clarified roles and a combined program office have boosted collaboration on the next-generation missile tracking architecture.

A review of the satellite communications enterprise recommended a mix of commercial and government SATCOM networks.

The upcoming Victus Nox mission and another effort planned for next year will inform the Space Force's Tactically Responsive Space acquisition strategy.