Courtney Albon
Courtney Albon is C4ISRNET’s space and emerging technology reporter. She has covered the U.S. military since 2012, with a focus on the Air Force and Space Force. During that time, she reported on some of the Defense Department’s most significant acquisition, budget and policy challenges, including the F-35 jet, hypersonic capabilities and the creation of the Space Force.
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ULA’s new rocket won’t fly its first Space Force missions until 2025
Even if ULA's Vulcan rocket is certified in the coming weeks, time is running out to fly the missions before the end of the year, an official said.
US Space Force budget request dips as China threat increases
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he's worried funding constraints are keeping the service from transitioning quickly to more resilient space systems.
Space Force eyes expanded network of ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites
Space Systems Command, the service’s acquisition arm, is in the early phases of planning for the capability.
Space Development Agency aims to test Link 16 over US this year
The agency has been working with the FAA to get approval to test Link 16 over U.S. airspace, but the process has taken longer than anticipated.
Army chooses Palantir to build next-generation targeting system
Under the $178 million deal, Denver-based Palantir will deliver 10 TITAN ground stations over the next two years.
Missile warning payload delay could push back 2025 launch plans
The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.
Space Futures Command could begin limited operations this year
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a slate of organizational changes.
US Space Force to launch more integrated units to boost efficiency
Lt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase.
Space Force’s fixed-price push includes some exceptions, Calvelli says
While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach.
Former Space Force chief joins Impulse Space board of directors
Raymond was the first chief of space operations, overseeing the creation of the Space Force and leading the service from 2019 to 2022.
