Military Space – Military Space Systems

Ohio lawmakers make wild card pitch to host Space Command headquarters

Ohio lawmakers wade into the Colorado vs. Alabama standoff over hosting Space Command's headquarters, with a curveball pitch to put it in their state.

5 hours ago

Space Force marketplace links commanders to commercial tracking data

The Space Force's acquisition command wants to create more commercial marketplaces that connect combatant commanders with the space capabilities they need.

32 hours ago

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US Space Force taps L3Harris to design missile-tracking sensor

According to the Space Force, selecting L3Harris to design a third sensor reduces program risk and gives the service more options.

Q&A: Maxar execs discuss US Army simulation, Project Maven

C4ISRNET reporters interviewed a pair of Maxar Technologies leaders on the sidelines of the GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis.

2 days ago

Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

6 days ago

Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

8 days ago

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.

13 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.

2 weeks ago

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

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 weeks ago

Space

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Ohio lawmakers wade into the Colorado vs. Alabama standoff over hosting Space Command's headquarters, with a curveball pitch to put it in their state.

The Space Force's acquisition command wants to create more commercial marketplaces that connect combatant commanders with the space capabilities they need.

According to the Space Force, selecting L3Harris to design a third sensor reduces program risk and gives the service more options.

C4ISRNET reporters interviewed a pair of Maxar Technologies leaders on the sidelines of the GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis.

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

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.