Space

How the Space Force is making its systems more resilient

A little-known board has been working over the last year to identify resiliency measures and ensure the systems the Space Force buys meet those standards.

Lack of standards slows allied tech-sharing, Space Force official says

While the issue is often raised by commercial firms, the official told the Defense Innovation Board it is also a challenge for international allies.

Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts

The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.

Space Development Agency satellites poised to track first missile test

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

SPY-7 radar tracks live space objects ahead of delivery to Japan

The ongoing round of live testing is meant to ensure the current iteration of hardware and software are fully integrated with the Aegis combat system.

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.

Lower military secrecy thresholds coming this year, Plumb says

The classification policy rewrite, announced in January, is focused on eliminating out-of-date rules around what can be shared about certain programs.

Space Force launches weather satellite to replace 1960s-era spacecraft

The launch is a first step toward modernizing the Space Force’s more than 60-year-old weather constellation, the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.

Space Force picks satellite providers for rapid delivery mission

The Victus Haze responsive space mission is slated to launch in 2025 with a focus on real-time threat response.

Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and data

The program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.

Space Force lays out commercial partnerships plan to speed procurement

The long-awaited document provides a broad look at the service’s vision for a more integrated space architecture, but is light on funding details.

Spy agency eyes May launch of first proliferated constellation

The launch is one of six planned for this year to support the NRO's push to increase the number of satellites it has in orbit.

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.

Budget constraints delay Space Force’s narrowband satellite efforts

The delay will push the launch of the next MUOS satellite from fiscal 2030 to 2031.

Pentagon space strategy stresses need to protect commercial satellites

The Space Force, set to release its own commercial strategy in the coming days, has upped its engagement with industry in recent years.