Space
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.
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.”
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New sat images show Russian vessels fleeing Black Sea ports
Ukrainian drone attacks have also prompted Russian patrols and harbor defenses, according to BlackSky images.
As space gets more crowded, Pentagon looks to AI to spot weapons
A new DARPA contract aims to identify satellites behaving strangely.
How the Space Force plans to surge a commercial fleet during wartime
New program is based on the concept of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.
SpaceX launches first batch of new spy satellites for NRO
The agency wants to quadruple the number of its satellites in orbit.
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