Space Force awards BAE $1.2B deal for missile-tracking satellites
The service announced the award Monday, making the company the first to be on contract for the program’s second installment, dubbed Epoch 2.
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Space Force demos rapid turnaround on latest GPS III launch
The launch was the second in a series the Space Force is running to test its ability to launch high-value satellites in response to operational needs.
Trump picks intel community official as next Air Force secretary
If confirmed, Troy Meink would inherit key decisions about the Air Force's fighter force and how to right-size the Space Force as it takes on new missions.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket debuts
New Glenn lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just after 2 a.m., carrying a payload for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit.
Italy eyes Musk’s Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy’s military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
Space Development Agency validates high-speed satellite comm links
During a demo, York Space Systems and SpaceX connected two of their satellites via a laser communication link, proving a key technology for SDA.
Money, Musk and mission creep: How Trump could shape DOD’s space drift
The path to a larger Space Force budget isn’t clear — even as Trump, who oversaw the creation of the service, prepares to take office in the coming weeks.
Space Operations Command preps for new shared domain awareness tool
The remaining ATLAS software is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2025.
New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signals
The Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by "yelling in their ear," as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,
Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says
House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.
SpaceX launches rapid response GPS mission
The effort, dubbed Rapid Response Trailblazer, was meant to demonstrate the ability to quickly plan and launch a mission in around six months.
