Policy

What 2024 has in store for Space Force acquisition

Several troubled programs appear finally set to deliver.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

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
Threats

Space Command is fully operational, if still officially homeless

Lawmakers are delaying the HQ decision in the 2024 defense policy bill.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Space Force sets up shop in Europe, Africa combatant commands

SPACEFOREUR-AF is the latest office created to serve warfighting commands around the world.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

SpaceX, Blue Origin, others set to compete in military Moon business program

Rather than simply send another lander, DARPA’s newest space program seeks to advance multiple technologies simultaneously.

Threats

Today's D Brief: Houthis attack ships; Ukraine aid, running out; Seoul’s space successes; CV-22 crash update; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

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
Threats

Today's D Brief: Gaza ceasefire agreed; US airstrikes in Iraq; Ukraine support ticks up; N. Korea’s spy sat; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Today's D Brief: Gaza conditions worsen; China’s undersea prowess; Koreas plan spy-sats; Navy P-8 skids into the sea; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Jennifer Hlad
Science & Tech

US says it won’t tell space-imagery companies to stop showing Gaza photos

But the satellite firms may be slowing the release of imagery anyway.

  • Audrey Decker
Business

What role should industry play in military space operations? The Space Force is working on a strategy for that.

The service will release a plan for how to integrate commercial satellite services by the end of the year.

  • Audrey Decker
Business

Defense Business Brief: Spectrum lawsuit; New Apache variant; X-ray helmet; and more...

  • Audrey Decker and Lauren C. Williams
Science & Tech

Hamas attack shows space-based sensing can’t see everything

A new Pentagon constellation will close some gaps, but the need for “old-school” human intelligence will remain.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

Space Force hunts for mature technology in 'Hyperspace Challenge’ program

Expanding its reach from startups to established players, this year's event seeks satellites that are more autonomous, maneuverable, and safer from debris.

  • Frank Konkel
Policy

HASC chair: Space Command's temporary office is insecure. Officials: untrue

After White House scuttles move to Alabama, Rep. Rogers vows to keep SPACECOM from building a permanent HQ in Colorado.

  • Audrey Decker
Science & Tech

Space Force contracts for new ‘zero-trust’ data protection

It’s hard to upgrade infrastructure, especially if it's related to space.

  • Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech

Space Force’s speedy launch record clears way for bigger launches—faster

The “Victus Nox” mission is part of the service’s “tactically responsive space” effort to respond quickly to in-orbit threats.

  • Audrey Decker
Threats

Today's D Brief: Marine F-35 disappears; Shakeup in Ukraine; China, US up spy efforts; Speedy satellite launch; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Defense One Radio, Ep. 133: Unpacking the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber conference

In this episode, we review several things we learned at the Air & Space Forces Association's biggest annual event.

  • Ben Watson, Audrey Decker, Lauren C. Williams and Marcus Weisgerber
Threats

Air Force looks to move spy-plane sensors to satellites

Among the draws: space-based gear can often be built and launched faster than aircraft can be modified.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
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