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.
Space
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.
Space Command strategy aims to boost commercial role in operations
The updated strategy, approved in November, focuses on SPACECOM’s core tasks and how commercial space capabilities fit within those areas.
German Navy tests BlueWhale underwater drone for covert ship tracking
“This a capability currently only available via manned submarines, which makes it significant for maritime surveillance,” officials said.
Opinion
The next defense reform must fully bring the US tech sector on board
"We are wasting the talents of America’s world-class tech sector," argue issue experts Ellen Lord and Tyler Sweatt.
ULA eyes annual mods to turn rocket stage into space interceptor
The fast-moving vehicle would be highly maneuverable and could be used to tow satellites or for counterspace missions, ULA CEO Tory Bruno told reporters.
Army, Navy conduct key hypersonic missile test
The successful tests brings both services closer to fielding the long-awaited system.
New antennas for the Satellite Control Network are coming next year
The system, which is dispersed around the world, provides critical launch support, satellite tracking and control, and emergency assistance for spacecraft.
Trump’s NASA pick says military will inevitably put troops in space
Billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman said increased human activity in space will require military protection.
Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025
The Space Force expects the space domain awareness satellites to be fully operational by 2026.
British troops test laser weapon as cheap option to fry drones
The British Army’s experimental laser weapon uses advanced sensors and tracking systems to maintain lock on target.
US military eyes joint technology through Japan space partnership
The partnership comes as Japan is prioritizing space in its national defense strategy — pledging to spend billions to improve on-orbit capabilities.
SDA a ‘canary in the coal mine’ for supply chain woes: Space Force
“These challenges are significant and we need to figure out how to get after them," Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said.
Space Force racing to meet training, testing demands
The Space Force is taking a hybrid approach to improving its training systems, stitching together legacy capabilities with commercial tech.
Space Force plans to award 20 contracts for commercial reserve by 2026
The contracts will detail the level of commercial capability the service needs in peacetime and provide a means to access more capacity during conflict.
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.
Pentagon announces hypersonic testing pact with UK, Australia
The agreement, which falls under AUKUS Pillar II, aims to leverage the three nations’ combined hypersonics funding, facilities and experience.
