Space

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.

Space Force, partners to craft global supply chain strategy

The event will give stakeholders a chance to share their perspectives on global supply chain challenges and opportunities to address them.

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.

UK mulls onboard sensing requirements for satellites

The policy could be included as part of a forthcoming Space Sector Plan that outlines opportunities to boost the U.K. space economy and promote resilience.

RTX business unit installing space observation system in California

The installation should be completed by the end of October and the system should be providing operational data by November.

US Space Force launches ‘Victus Nox’ responsive space mission

The Victus Nox mission, Latin for “conquer the night,” was meant to demonstrate the ability to rapidly acquire, build, integrate and launch a satellite.

How two SATCOM companies are responding to Starlink’s dominance

OneWeb and Intelsat are positioning themselves to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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.

Northrop partners with UK firm building semiconductors in space

Space Forge was established in 2018 with ambitions to develop a spacecraft that can manufacture high-performance materials in orbit.

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.

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.

Space Force, NRO launch ‘Silent Barker’ space observation satellites

The joint mission flew Aug. 29 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida.

US Space Force eyes partnerships for tactical satellite communications

Leaders eye international efforts like the British Skynet architecture as a touchpoint for collaboration.

Space Development Agency launches 13 satellites on SpaceX rocket

The 13 satellites will join 10 others launched in April as part of SDA's first batch of low Earth orbit data transport and missile tracking spacecraft.

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.