Space
Space Force aims to track enemy aircraft with satellites by 2030s
Research underway to shift tracking of air and ground targets to more survivable orbiting assets.
US falling dangerously behind China on GPS development: Pentagon’s former space-policy leader
The Pentagon needs other position-navigation-timing systems if it loses connection to GPS satellites.
Near-autonomous satellites could be coming in a decade, Space Force envisions
AI-powered spacecraft would need fewer vulnerable ground stations, chief buyer said.
A boom in space-based intelligence is coming. Can ground networks keep up?
Companies that used to sell pictures and pixels are selling analysis—and looking for ways to move faster.
Russia may be learning dangerous lessons from its space mischief, DIA says
The head of the Defense Intelligence Agency says Moscow must be shown repercussions.
Space operations boss wants more virtual simulations to boost training
After a recent demo, Lt. Gen. David Miller said Space Operations Command needs realistic simulations to train at the highest levels.
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DARPA wants to use AI to find new rare minerals
With spectral analysis, it’s possible to “tell the difference [between] cocaine that came from one cartel’s area of Colombia versus another.”
ULA owners add ‘review team’ after Pentagon airs concerns about launch schedule
CEO also announces payload change for Vulcan’s upcoming certification flight.
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Space Command renews call for ways to refuel satellites in orbit
Despite others’ reservations, commander says U.S. space assets need to be able to outrun adversaries.
How AI is turning satellite imagery into a window on the future
What can a picture from space tell you? “You're likely to have a drought here that might lead to civil unrest.”
