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On February 19, the Mitchell Institute published a report on the United States Space Force’s Theory of Competitive Endurance. The report assumes the Space Force’s core theoretical approach could undermine […]

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Space companies can dock satellites in orbit, but can they navigate the Pentagon? https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-tougher-than-the-tech/ https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-tougher-than-the-tech/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=512100

Commercial space companies are revolutionizing the global economy with groundbreaking technologies, from autonomous satellite docking to cutting-edge data services. Yet, despite their innovation prowess, companies face significant challenges navigating the […]

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Trump team signals defense acquisition overhaul https://spacenews.com/trump-team-signals-defense-acquisition-overhaul/ https://spacenews.com/trump-team-signals-defense-acquisition-overhaul/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=511832 Elon Musk speaks at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Arnold Hall in April 2022 in Colorado Springs. Credit: U.S. Air Force

A new guard of tech billionaires and venture capitalists is mobilizing to overhaul the Pentagon’s multi-billion dollar space acquisition process as Donald Trump begins his second term at the White […]

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Defining dynamic space ops: How data intelligence creates flexibility for orbital warfare https://spacenews.com/defining-dynamic-space-ops-how-data-intelligence-creates-flexibility-for-orbital-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/defining-dynamic-space-ops-how-data-intelligence-creates-flexibility-for-orbital-warfare/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=507827 AI-generated image of a futuristic military command center focused on space domain awareness.

General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations in the United States Space Force, recently proposed “Competitive Endurance” as a theory of Space Force success. Competitive Endurance has three core tenets: […]

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War game reveals Chinese attacks on communications could paralyze Taiwan https://spacenews.com/war-game-chinese-attacks-communications-paralyze-taiwan/ https://spacenews.com/war-game-chinese-attacks-communications-paralyze-taiwan/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505197 Earth observation taken during a night pass over Taiwan by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station. Credit: NASA / Karen Nyberg

Earlier this year, the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party asked Elon Musk if he was withholding StarShield satellite services from United States service members […]

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Anduril targets space domain with AI and autonomous systems https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/ https://spacenews.com/anduril-targets-space-domain-with-ai-and-autonomous-systems/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505922

The company plans to “design, build, and launch our own fully integrated systems by the end of 2025”

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The invisible battle for space dominance https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/ https://spacenews.com/the-invisible-battle-for-space-dominance/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505379 A U.S. Space Force service member conducts Global Positioning System electromagnetic interference training with a GPS electromagnetic attack system at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force

As geopolitical tensions extend beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the U.S. Space Force is sharpening its focus on dominating the electromagnetic spectrum. Space electronic warfare — the art and science of protecting […]

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U.S. military investing in reentry vehicles for space-to-Earth cargo delivery https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-investing-in-reentry-vehicles-for-space-to-earth-cargo-delivery/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-military-investing-in-reentry-vehicles-for-space-to-earth-cargo-delivery/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:31:37 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=505661

Two California-based companies, Inversion Space and Outpost Space, have secured more than $100 million in defense and private investments under the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program

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Refuellable satellites offer critical edge amidst intensifying threats in space https://spacenews.com/refuellable-satellites-offer-critical-edge-amidst-intensifying-threats-space/ https://spacenews.com/refuellable-satellites-offer-critical-edge-amidst-intensifying-threats-space/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=490739 The DALL-E image generation algorithm's interpretation of a spacecraft refueling a satellite in-orbit.

With technical challenges solved, now is the time to invest in refuellable spacecraft, writes Orbit Fab's executive team.

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Russia’s nuclear threat to space is worse than a “Cuban Missile Crisis in space” https://spacenews.com/russias-nuclear-threat-to-space-is-worse-than-a-cuban-missile-crisis-in-space/ https://spacenews.com/russias-nuclear-threat-to-space-is-worse-than-a-cuban-missile-crisis-in-space/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=466066 An AI-generated scene of orbital destruction raining down. Image generated by the author using DALL-E.

The geopolitical arena today is very different than it was during the Cuban Missile Crisis, making Russia's space threat more dangerous.

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Seeding the future of space warfare https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=465767 Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX director, addresses tech startups at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 9, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse

SpaceWERX is emphasizing pragmatic military tech over exploratory research.

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Beyond blueprints: DoD’s commercial space strategy leaves industry wanting more https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/ https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 15:48:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=423219 Photo of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman standing at a podium

The recent release of Defense Department and Space Force strategic blueprints for the use of commercial space technologies has been met with cautious optimism by the industry.

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Congress pushes DoD to deliver https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/ https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:31:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=366984 Lettering reading "Defense Innovation Unit Experimental" on an office wall.

A big budget boost for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) sends a loud, clear message.

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Advancing defense: the GovCon impact on Air and Space Force reoptimization  https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/ https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=364523 Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, center, meets with U.S. Space Force officials at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams

The United States Air Force and Space Force's latest strategic pivot marks a transformative phase in defense readiness and competitive positioning, shaping a new landscape for government contractors.

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The future of the Space Force isn’t on Earth — it’s in the solar system https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/ https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=358400 illustration of a sci-fi fleet of space ships flying past multiple fictional planets.

In order to prepare for the military challenges of tomorrow, the Space Force should plan for operations on the moon and beyond.

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The critical role of space in modern warfare and the imperative of joint space capabilities in Europe https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/ https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=344840 The official party for the U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa activation ceremony stand at attention during the US SPACE-EURAF activation and assumption of command, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham argues the importance of military collaboration in space with Europe to secure leadership.

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Eyes in the sky: The increasing importance of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for national security https://spacenews.com/eyes-sky-increasing-importance-very-low-earth-orbit-vleo-national-security/ https://spacenews.com/eyes-sky-increasing-importance-very-low-earth-orbit-vleo-national-security/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=229172 Graphic depicting the Skimsat VLEO satellite. Credit: Redwire

As space gets more crowded, very low Earth orbit (VLEO) will be a critical domain for military Earth observation.

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Space Force working to define what it means to be a guardian https://spacenews.com/space-force-working-to-define-what-it-means-to-be-a-guardian/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-working-to-define-what-it-means-to-be-a-guardian/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:00:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=163684 United States Space Force Chief Operations Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt and U.S. Space Force Guardians pose for a group photo at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the States Space Force Service Watch Cell (SFSWC) on March 13, 2023, at the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia. The 844th Communications Squadron team built a new facility for the SFSWC inside the National Military Command Center to perform real-world operations. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Leola George).

Amid the growing pains that come with being a new military branch, the U.S. Space Force is trying to establish its brand and build an identity.

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Space Force procurement chief emphatic about the ‘need for speed’ https://spacenews.com/space-force-procurement-chief-emphatic-about-the-need-for-speed/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-procurement-chief-emphatic-about-the-need-for-speed/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:32:48 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=135081

Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, told an audience of space entrepreneurs that he is trying to drive a sense of urgency in military procurements.

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U.S. weighing options to compensate commercial companies if satellites are attacked https://spacenews.com/u-s-weighing-options-to-compensate-commercial-companies-if-satellites-are-attacked/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:40:32 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=131777

U.S. defense and intelligence agencies that increasingly rely on commercial satellites for imagery and other services are discussing how they might compensate companies if their spacecraft is damaged during an armed conflict.

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Sierra Space and U.S. military to explore using Dream Chaser for point-to-point cargo delivery https://spacenews.com/sierra-space-and-u-s-military-to-explore-using-dream-chaser-for-point-to-point-cargo-delivery/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:04:42 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=131472

Sierra Space signed an agreement with the U.S. Transportation Command to explore using Dream Chaser for point-to-point delivery of military cargo

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UK releases military ‘space power’ doctrine https://spacenews.com/uk-releases-military-space-power-doctrine/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:34:08 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=131177

The United Kingdom on Sept. 1 released “UK Space Power,” the military’s keystone doctrine publication focused on the space domain.

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Redwire, MDA, to produce tactical communications antennas for military satellites https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-produce-tactical-communications-antennas-for-military-satellites/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:30:49 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=128397

Redwire announced June 7 it won a contract to produce 42 tactical communications antennas for U.S. military satellites in low Earth orbit.

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Astranis eyes U.S. military customers for its small geostationary satellites https://spacenews.com/astranis-eyes-u-s-military-customers-for-its-small-geostationary-satellites/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:32:11 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=126717

Small GEO satellite operator Astranis sees an opportunity to break into the defense market as the military seeks to diversify its communications architecture

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