Ideas
Trump’s Space Force Will Have to Wait
The president has called for the creation of a new military branch. So far, Congress is ignoring him.
Science & Tech
Russia May Put Androids in Orbit Next Year, State Media Says
The mission would be the latest for FEDOR, created for rescue work — and more recently given the ability to shoot guns.
Science & Tech
The Rocket for America’s Next Space Plane Just Fired 10 Times in 10 Days
By 2021, the Phantom Express is slated to carry new satellites to orbit on a daily basis.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Intelligence Chief: Russia And China Will Have Weapons in Space ‘In the Near Future’
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s director says the U.S. lead in space is diminishing and tomorrow’s skies will be filled with enemy robot satellites.
Ideas
Ep. 9: Space Force!; BAE Systems CEO Jerry DeMuro; Border security, Trump, and more.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Ideas
SpaceX Just Sold the US Air Force the Cheapest Enormous Rocket It’s Ever Bought
The launch will cost $130 million, far less than the $350 million average cost of United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV.
Ideas
Cut the Red Tape Slowing the Pentagon's Race to Space
If the Air Force is to harness cheap satellites and reusable rockets, it must transform a risk-averse bureaucracy built for a different era.
Policy
What Trump’s Space Force Announcement Means
New plan would create sixth service branch, and annoy the Air Force.
Ideas
Worker-Bee Satellites Will Weaponize Space — and Help Us Keep the Peace
Traditional arms-control negotiations have gone nowhere in half a century. A functional tack offers a way forward.
Science & Tech
The US Military Has a New Tool to Connect Its Far-Flung African Bases
A medium-earth-orbit satellite contract hints at AFRICOM’s data and connectivity needs.
Science & Tech
US Coast Guard Is Putting Cubesats Over the Arctic
As the icecap melts and activity rises in the high latitudes, the commandant says his force needs better situational awareness.
Ideas
Ep. 2: Korean summit; Space Force?; Conversations with Eric Fanning, Paul Scharre and more.
Welcome to episode two of our weekly podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Threats
US Air Force to Put Sensors on Allies’ Satellites
The move is intended to deter Russia or China from shooting down spacecraft — and provide backups if they do.
Science & Tech
The US Military Will Award $10 Million to the Company That Can Launch Satellites on Short Notice
The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.
Business
US Air Force Is Moving Faster on Space Contracts, Industry Execs Say
The service has new purchasing authorities, a planned new structure for its satellite-buying arm — and a new attitude, company leaders say.
Ideas
WATCH: Day Three of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream the third and final day of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Ideas
WATCH: Day Two of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream the second day of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Ideas
WATCH: Day One of the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2018
Join us as we livestream three days of main stage events and speakers at this year's Sea-Air-Space Expo in Washington.
Science & Tech
Pentagon’s New Arms-Research Chief Eyes Space-Based Ray Guns
Neutral-particle beams, a concept first tried in the 1980s, may get a fresh look under Michael Griffin.
Science & Tech