Threats

Space Force Trying to Prep Old Satellites for New Threats by 2026

Russia and China are developing new space weapons faster than the U.S. can field new constellations. That’s forcing a big rethink on how to keep the lights on in space.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Gen. CQ Brown on the Ukraine effect, China’s space jamming goals, DOD looks for longer-range weapons for Ukraine

  • Tara Copp
Threats

DIA Warns China’s Space Tech Seeks to Block U.S. Radars, Jam Munitions

Beijing’s rapid acquisition of counter-space capabilities is most worrisome, says a new 80-page Defense Intelligence Agency report.

  • Tara Copp
Ideas

Space Symposium 2022 Conference Wire: Tracking Hypersonics

Satellites that can spot maneuvering missiles were among the hot topics at the conference's Day 3.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Science & Tech

The Ukraine War Is Giving Commercial Space an ‘Internet Moment’

Improvements spurred by Russia’s invasion will help the industry long after the fighting ends.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Space Symposium 2022 Conference Wire: Sky Eyes

The intelligence community is relying on commercial satellite imagery to keep tabs on Russia, and more from Day 2.

  • Tara Copp
Business

Satellite Firms Are Helping Debunk Russian Claims, Intel Chief Says

Will the Pentagon protect those firms from enemy attack? It’s a “fairly sensitive conversation,” U.S. Space Command says.”

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Space Symposium faces post-Russian invasion reality; Airlifters get fuel tweaks; Boeing’s big win

  • Tara Copp
Ideas

Space Symposium 2022 Conference Wire: Who's Missing?

It's Russia, of course.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Business

Space Force Buys a Digital Twin of Orbital Space

Updated “minute-by-minute,” the Slingshot Aerospace tool is expected to improve training and real-world planning.

  • Jacqueline Feldscher
Policy

Space Force Gets Roughly 40% Increase in Biden Request

A constellation of satellites will track ground vehicles, improve launch trajectories, and better nuclear command-and-control.

  • Tara Copp
Business

Defense Business Brief: Budget Day preview; LaPlante’s confirmation; rockets delivered; and more.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

A Planned Mars Rover Is the Latest Victim of Russia’s War on Ukraine

The European Space Agency and Roscosmos have put their ExoMars mission on hold.

  • Tara Copp
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Ukraine’s 56 fighter jets; Russia won’t leave American ISS astronaut behind; A ‘No Fly Zone’ test

  • Tara Copp
Policy

If Russia Hacks a US Satellite, Is It an Act of War?

After a Russian official issued dire warnings against tampering with satellites, U.S. officials declined to follow suit.

  • Brandi Vincent
Science & Tech

Despite U.S.-Russia Tensions, the First All-Commercial Flight to ISS is Still On

An initial launch is set for late March, officials confirmed.

  • Brandi Vincent
Science & Tech

Air Force Commits Millions to Experiment with ‘Space Internet’

Arctic coverage and airborne communications are two areas highlighted for exploration.

  • Brandi Vincent
Threats

The Air & Space Brief: Defending space fuel; Conference travel update; ‘Inspector’ satellites launched

  • Tara Copp
Business

FTC Moves to Block Lockheed Buying Aerojet Rocketdyne

Regulators say the deal would harm Lockheed’s rivals.

  • Marcus Weisgerber
Policy

Will Space Force Protect Orbiting Gas Stations and Bases on the Moon?

As U.S. companies venture farther from Earth, whether the newest service will protect them remains under discussion.

  • Tara Copp
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