Can Biden solve the Space Force’s public relations crisis?
President Trump made the U.S. Space Force a pet project. To some, that's been a bad thing.
Space
Funding for small launch providers still in question after withdrawal of $116M in contracts
The Air Force's top acquisition official explained why contract awards for six small launch companies were recalled earlier this month.
US Space Force launches the mysterious X-37B space plane
The X-37B will be hosting more experiments than ever before thanks to a new payload module.
First Space Acquisition Council meeting still on track for April despite COVID-19 pandemic
Efforts to stand up a Space Force have not slowed down, a senior Air Force space leader said.
Space Development Agency a ‘casualty’ of budget gridlock
The Space Development Agency has big plans for the future of U.S. national security space, but they need congressional funding, says U.S. Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Mike Griffin.
This antenna can switch between LEO and GEO
The Navy recently tested a 1.5 meter antenna that could enable the resiliency of a new military constellation in low earth orbit.
With the rise of hypersonics, the Missile Defense Agency wants more sensors
The head of the Missile Defense Agency said that a new and improved sensor layer is the first step to defending against innovative missile technology.
Star Wars? President Trump proposes military space force
America should create its own separate military space force, President Donald Trump mentioned in an offhand remark Tuesday that would change the course of U.S. space policy.
Hypersonics ‘highest technical priority’ for Pentagon R&D head
With Russia and China investing heavily in hypersonic weaponry, the Pentagon needs to prioritize its development plan, a top department official says.
National Space Defense Center begins 24-hour operations
The National Space Defense Center at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado is now in full operation.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket may mean big savings for DoD
A successful launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy could mean cheaper, more competitive space launch market for the Air Force and National Reconnaissance Office.
Raytheon: Arab-operated Patriots intercepted over 100 tactical ballistic missiles since 2015
Raytheon executives used the statistic to underscore the success of a continuously upgraded system originally designed to defend against aircraft.
DoD Presses On In Pursuit of Laser Weapons
Developing directed energy to be used as laser weapons on a variety of platforms has been a huge priority for the Defense Department. Technology has reached a point where lasers aren’t just a cool, futuristic concept but will be vital in future military operations and war.
Air Force outlines space and cyberspace tech R&D priorities
Self-healing satellites? Air Force Space Command's chief scientist has a high-tech wish list.
NORTHCOM official: JLENS provides valuable data
Despite JLENS' setbacks, one official lauded the information gathered from the aerostat program.
What the Army can learn from "Jaws"
One scene from the iconic 1975 movie “Jaws” can really be applied to how the Army is trying to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Army acquisition official: Cyber, EW pose enterprise challenges
The ability to work through cyber or electronic warfare attacks is dependent upon two factors: understanding systems and categorizing what’s most critical.
