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China’s moon plans worry Space Force
New orbits could open “potential attack vectors” on US satellites, general says.
Audrey Decker
5 hours ago
China’s moon plans worry Space Force
New orbits could open “potential attack vectors” on US satellites, general says.
Audrey Decker
5 hours ago
Space Force seeks orbital-refueling tech in new budget
But spending caps will slow counterspace efforts, space chief says in interview.
Audrey Decker
March 12, 2024
USAF: Let’s cut older aircraft to fund newer weapons
Space Force would get real cut under 2025 budget proposal.
Audrey Decker
March 11, 2024
Russian space nuke wouldn’t alter US orbital-network plans, Space Force says
The nascent Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture is built on the idea that lots of satellites offer plenty of redundancy.
Audrey Decker
February 27, 2024
Budget impasse freezes two Space Force efforts, leaders say
This year’s spending caps will boost future costs, acting Air Force undersecretary adds.
Audrey Decker
February 27, 2024
Rocket Lab won’t be ready to launch its new rocket by year’s end, documents suggest
This likely means a delay for the Pentagon’s effort to boost competition for rocket launches.
Audrey Decker
February 26, 2024
Industry needs to stop ‘whining’ about supply chain, space acquisition official says
Frank Calvelli also blasted industry’s practice of low-bidding contracts.
Audrey Decker
February 23, 2024
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Space Force: We need a hotline to China
Direct communications could ward off miscalculation as space militarizes faster than norms develop, officials say.
Audrey Decker
February 20, 2024
Air Force announces major shakeup to prep for war with China
Space Force also lists changes, including a futures command.
Audrey Decker
February 12, 2024
What's at stake as Congress hashes out the 2024 defense budget
A guide to the biggest differences between proposals for the four-months-late defense appropriations bill.
Shaun McDougall
, Forecast International
February 2, 2024
First Space Force guardian to be launched into space this summer
Col. Nick Hague will be part of a six-month mission for NASA.
Audrey Decker
January 31, 2024
Air Force sticking with Sentinel despite huge cost breach, officials say
The ICBM program is now expected to cost 37 percent more than previous projections.
Audrey Decker
January 24, 2024
Inside Space Force's budget priorities and spending patterns
In the past 12 months, the youngest service has awarded contracts worth an estimated $11.9 billion.
Nick Wakeman
January 24, 2024
Where the Space Force’s new ‘theory of success’ succeeds
The chief of space operations’ revelatory paper should be read across the Joint Force.
Todd Harrison
January 22, 2024
Pentagon’s next-gen missile-tracking effort moves ahead—for now
Three firms have been picked to build 54 satellites, but plans depend on funds in the still-unpassed 2024 budget.
Audrey Decker
January 16, 2024
ULA's new rocket took off. But can it challenge SpaceX?
The Vulcan Centaur isn't reusable, which makes it harder to compete on price.
Audrey Decker
January 7, 2024
What 2024 has in store for Space Force acquisition
Several troubled programs appear finally set to deliver.
Audrey Decker
December 20, 2023
New report urges US to look beyond cheap low-earth satellites for missile warning
Tracking hypersonic missiles across oceans is like trying to “find a cup of tea that you’ve dropped into a swimming pool.”
Patrick Tucker
December 18, 2023
Space Command is fully operational, if still officially homeless
Lawmakers are delaying the HQ decision in the 2024 defense policy bill.
Audrey Decker
December 15, 2023
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Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands
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Audrey Decker
December 8, 2023
A key Pentagon data link can now talk to satellites—but not in the USA
A Link 16-to-space demonstration abroad went well. Could FAA approval for domestic tests be next?
Audrey Decker
November 28, 2023
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