military Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com Covering the business and politics of space Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png military Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com 32 32 80681979 Seeding the future of space warfare https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/ https://spacenews.com/seeding-the-future-of-space-warfare/#respond Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=465767 Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX director, addresses tech startups at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 9, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse
Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX director, addresses tech startups at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 9, 2024. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew Clouse

SpaceWERX is emphasizing pragmatic military tech over exploratory research.

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Beyond blueprints: DoD’s commercial space strategy leaves industry wanting more https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/ https://spacenews.com/beyond-blueprints-dods-commercial-space-strategy-leaves-industry-wanting-more/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 15:48:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=423219 Photo of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman standing at a podium
Photo of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman standing at a podium

The recent release of Defense Department and Space Force strategic blueprints for the use of commercial space technologies has been met with cautious optimism by the industry.

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Congress pushes DoD to deliver https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/ https://spacenews.com/congress-pushes-dod-to-deliver/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:31:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=366984 Lettering reading "Defense Innovation Unit Experimental" on an office wall.
Lettering reading "Defense Innovation Unit Experimental" on an office wall.

A big budget boost for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) sends a loud, clear message.

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Advancing defense: the GovCon impact on Air and Space Force reoptimization  https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/ https://spacenews.com/advancing-defense-govcon-impact-air-space-force-reoptimization/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=364523 Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, center, meets with U.S. Space Force officials at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams
Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisitions and integration, center, meets with U.S. Space Force officials at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams

The United States Air Force and Space Force's latest strategic pivot marks a transformative phase in defense readiness and competitive positioning, shaping a new landscape for government contractors.

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The future of the Space Force isn’t on Earth — it’s in the solar system https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/ https://spacenews.com/future-space-force-earth-solar-system/#respond Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:21:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=358400 illustration of a sci-fi fleet of space ships flying past multiple fictional planets.
illustration of a sci-fi fleet of space ships flying past multiple fictional planets.

In order to prepare for the military challenges of tomorrow, the Space Force should plan for operations on the moon and beyond.

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The critical role of space in modern warfare and the imperative of joint space capabilities in Europe https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/ https://spacenews.com/critical-role-space-modern-warfare-imperative-joint-space-capabilities-europe/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=344840 The official party for the U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa activation ceremony stand at attention during the US SPACE-EURAF activation and assumption of command, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
The official party for the U.S. Space Forces Europe & Africa activation ceremony stand at attention during the US SPACE-EURAF activation and assumption of command, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2023. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham argues the importance of military collaboration in space with Europe to secure leadership.

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Eyes in the sky: The increasing importance of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for national security https://spacenews.com/eyes-sky-increasing-importance-very-low-earth-orbit-vleo-national-security/ https://spacenews.com/eyes-sky-increasing-importance-very-low-earth-orbit-vleo-national-security/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=229172 Graphic depicting the Skimsat VLEO satellite. Credit: Redwire
Graphic depicting the Skimsat VLEO satellite. Credit: Redwire

As space gets more crowded, very low Earth orbit (VLEO) will be a critical domain for military Earth observation.

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Space Force working to define what it means to be a guardian https://spacenews.com/space-force-working-to-define-what-it-means-to-be-a-guardian/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-working-to-define-what-it-means-to-be-a-guardian/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:00:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=163684 United States Space Force Chief Operations Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt and U.S. Space Force Guardians pose for a group photo at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the States Space Force Service Watch Cell (SFSWC) on March 13, 2023, at the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia. The 844th Communications Squadron team built a new facility for the SFSWC inside the National Military Command Center to perform real-world operations. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Leola George).
United States Space Force Chief Operations Lt. Gen. Deanna Burt and U.S. Space Force Guardians pose for a group photo at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the States Space Force Service Watch Cell (SFSWC) on March 13, 2023, at the Pentagon in Arlington Virginia. The 844th Communications Squadron team built a new facility for the SFSWC inside the National Military Command Center to perform real-world operations. (U.S. Army photograph by Sgt. Leola George).

Amid the growing pains that come with being a new military branch, the U.S. Space Force is trying to establish its brand and build an identity.

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Space Force procurement chief emphatic about the ‘need for speed’ https://spacenews.com/space-force-procurement-chief-emphatic-about-the-need-for-speed/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-procurement-chief-emphatic-about-the-need-for-speed/#respond Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:32:48 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=135081

Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, told an audience of space entrepreneurs that he is trying to drive a sense of urgency in military procurements.

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U.S. weighing options to compensate commercial companies if satellites are attacked https://spacenews.com/u-s-weighing-options-to-compensate-commercial-companies-if-satellites-are-attacked/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:40:32 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=131777

U.S. defense and intelligence agencies that increasingly rely on commercial satellites for imagery and other services are discussing how they might compensate companies if their spacecraft is damaged during an armed conflict.

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Sierra Space and U.S. military to explore using Dream Chaser for point-to-point cargo delivery https://spacenews.com/sierra-space-and-u-s-military-to-explore-using-dream-chaser-for-point-to-point-cargo-delivery/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:04:42 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=131472

Sierra Space signed an agreement with the U.S. Transportation Command to explore using Dream Chaser for point-to-point delivery of military cargo

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UK releases military ‘space power’ doctrine https://spacenews.com/uk-releases-military-space-power-doctrine/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:34:08 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=131177

The United Kingdom on Sept. 1 released “UK Space Power,” the military’s keystone doctrine publication focused on the space domain.

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Redwire, MDA, to produce tactical communications antennas for military satellites https://spacenews.com/redwire-to-produce-tactical-communications-antennas-for-military-satellites/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:30:49 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=128397

Redwire announced June 7 it won a contract to produce 42 tactical communications antennas for U.S. military satellites in low Earth orbit.

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Astranis eyes U.S. military customers for its small geostationary satellites https://spacenews.com/astranis-eyes-u-s-military-customers-for-its-small-geostationary-satellites/ Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:32:11 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=126717

Small GEO satellite operator Astranis sees an opportunity to break into the defense market as the military seeks to diversify its communications architecture

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Report: U.S. military needs a better way to buy commercial satellite imagery https://spacenews.com/report-u-s-military-needs-a-better-way-to-buy-commercial-satellite-imagery/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:08:27 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=123535

The U.S. military and intelligence community have a growing demand for satellite imagery but their acquisition methods prevent them from taking advantage of a vibrant commercial market, says a new CSIS report.

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U.S. Space Command official calls for public-private effort to avert war in space https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-command-official-calls-for-public-private-effort-to-avert-war-in-space/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:14:00 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=119466

The U.S. needs better capabilities to monitor adversaries’ activities in space and has to quickly deploy satellite constellations that can survive in a conflict, said Maj. Gen. David Miller, of U.S. Space Command.

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Report: Space security a growing concern as activities proliferate in orbit https://spacenews.com/report-space-security-a-growing-concern-as-activities-proliferate-in-orbit/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:56:22 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=117891

The Space Foundation and KMPG released a new report Aug. 17 titled 'Navigating Space: A Vision for the Space Domain'

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U.S. Army brigade teaches military forces about the value of space https://spacenews.com/u-s-army-brigade-teaches-military-forces-about-the-value-of-space/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:02:49 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=117730

Without satellites in space, military forces on the ground cannot shoot, move or communicate. That is the mantra that the Army’s 1st Space Brigade tries to instill with troops around the world.

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Top procurement official warns budget impasse ‘debilitating’ to military space programs https://spacenews.com/top-procurement-official-warns-budget-impasse-debilitating-to-military-space-programs/ https://spacenews.com/top-procurement-official-warns-budget-impasse-debilitating-to-military-space-programs/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:10:29 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=95353

Will Roper said an extended CR is especially damaging for space "where we are trying to build systems to be survivable."

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Air Force looking for ideas on how to turn launch ranges into ‘national spaceports’ https://spacenews.com/air-force-looking-for-ideas-on-how-to-turn-launch-ranges-into-national-spaceports/ https://spacenews.com/air-force-looking-for-ideas-on-how-to-turn-launch-ranges-into-national-spaceports/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2019 01:13:20 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=95041

Air Force Space Command to consider options for how to make launch ranges more responsive to commercial needs

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In wake of merger, L3Harris Technologies seeks expanded role in an evolving SATCOM market https://spacenews.com/in-the-wake-of-merger-l3harris-technologies-seeks-expanded-role-in-an-evolving-satcom-market/ https://spacenews.com/in-the-wake-of-merger-l3harris-technologies-seeks-expanded-role-in-an-evolving-satcom-market/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:35:52 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=92708

Don Claussen recently spoke with SpaceNews about the merger and the evolution of military satellite constellations.

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Military leaders: National security space shown the love https://spacenews.com/military-leaders-national-security-space-shown-the-love/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:49:35 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=76387

Raymond: “We are making bold shifts toward war fighting and space superiority.”

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U.S. intelligence: Russia and China will have ‘operational’ anti-satellite weapons in a few years https://spacenews.com/u-s-intelligence-russia-and-china-will-have-operational-anti-satellite-weapons-in-a-few-years/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:17:22 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=74489

U.S. intelligence report: “Russia and China aim to have nondestructive and destructive counter-space weapons available for use during a potential future conflict.”

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Military certification the next big test for Falcon Heavy https://spacenews.com/military-certification-the-next-big-test-for-falcon-heavy/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:54:17 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=74376

Elon Musk: "This vehicle opens up a whole new class of payloads and it’s up to customers what they want to launch.”

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