Military Space Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com Covering the business and politics of space Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:09:56 +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 Space Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com 32 32 80681979 China’s ‘worst-case thinking’ could spark space crisis, study finds https://spacenews.com/chinas-worst-case-thinking-could-spark-space-crisis-study-finds/ https://spacenews.com/chinas-worst-case-thinking-could-spark-space-crisis-study-finds/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:09:37 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=451185

A new RAND report highlights China’s inflated perceptions of U.S. threats and a policy approach that resists cooperation with the U.S. to prevent crisis escalation

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National Space Council will explore military space and intelligence roles and responsibilities https://spacenews.com/national-space-council-will-explore-military-space-and-intelligence-roles-and-responsibilities/ https://spacenews.com/national-space-council-will-explore-military-space-and-intelligence-roles-and-responsibilities/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 21:27:50 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=398696

The council will delve into the ongoing tug-of-war between military and intelligence agency leaders.

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SabreSat: Redwire’s vehicle to dart through very low Earth orbit https://spacenews.com/sabresat-redwires-vehicle-to-dart-through-very-low-earth-orbit/ https://spacenews.com/sabresat-redwires-vehicle-to-dart-through-very-low-earth-orbit/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=372695 SabreSat
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Redwire is designing SabreSat for government intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.

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China reorganizes its military, impacts likely for space operations https://spacenews.com/china-reorganizes-its-military-impacts-likely-for-space-operations/ https://spacenews.com/china-reorganizes-its-military-impacts-likely-for-space-operations/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:41:41 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=368417 The sixth Long March 5 lifts off into a night sky above Wenchang spaceport, Dec. 15, sending Yaogan-41 into GTO.
The sixth Long March 5 lifts off into a night sky above Wenchang spaceport, Dec. 15, sending Yaogan-41 into GTO.

China has established a new force of the People’s Liberation Army, with the reorganization to have repercussions for how its space forces are commanded. 

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SDA tests communications network with Norway https://spacenews.com/sda-tests-communications-network-with-norway/ https://spacenews.com/sda-tests-communications-network-with-norway/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 22:57:52 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=364200

COLORADO SPRINGS – The Space Development Agency is working closely with Norway to test the communications network underpinning its constellation. SDA is installing a radio-frequency antenna in northern Norway and […]

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Space Force eyes a future of speed and agility in orbit https://spacenews.com/space-force-eyes-a-future-of-speed-and-agility-in-orbit/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-eyes-a-future-of-speed-and-agility-in-orbit/#respond Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=206501

While refueling wasn’t a priority before, mobility and logistics are now a “hugely important area for our combatant commanders."

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Space Competition Enters the Gray Zone https://spacenews.com/space-competition-enters-the-gray-zone/ https://spacenews.com/space-competition-enters-the-gray-zone/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=206479

In the evolving landscape of space warfare, conflict is shifting into what experts commonly call the “gray zone.”

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Space Force to build digital infrastructure to train operators and test hardware https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-build-digital-infrastructure-to-train-operators-and-test-hardware/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-build-digital-infrastructure-to-train-operators-and-test-hardware/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 19:16:18 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=156145 U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, Commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, gives remarks as the featured speaker for the 38th Space Symposium Satellite Forum Breakfast in Colorado Springs, Colo. on 19 April 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Ethan Johnson)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, Commander of Space Training and Readiness Command, gives remarks as the featured speaker for the 38th Space Symposium Satellite Forum Breakfast in Colorado Springs, Colo. on 19 April 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Ethan Johnson)

Space Force officials are fleshing out the details of a future digital infrastructure for training satellite operators and testing the performance of new hardware.

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On National Security | The space surveillance arms race is in full swing https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-the-space-surveillance-arms-race-is-in-full-swing/ https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-the-space-surveillance-arms-race-is-in-full-swing/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 13:56:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=154579

For some time now, alarms have been sounding in the United States military over activities of Chinese and Russian spacecraft in orbit that are viewed as potentially threatening. U.S. military […]

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Pentagon working with Congress on unclassified space strategy https://spacenews.com/pentagon-working-with-congress-on-unclassified-space-strategy/ https://spacenews.com/pentagon-working-with-congress-on-unclassified-space-strategy/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:46:03 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=143169 Members of the 18th Space Defense Squadron and the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command’s sensor manager cell, discuss tactics during an exercise at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Command
Members of the 18th Space Defense Squadron and the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command’s sensor manager cell, discuss tactics during an exercise at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado. Credit: U.S. Space Command

The Defense Department’s space policy office is drafting a congressionally mandated report explaining how the U.S. will defend satellites in orbit.

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Space Force wargame challenges satellite operators to think critically https://spacenews.com/space-force-wargame-challenges-satellite-operators-to-think-critically/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:38 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=130796

At the Space Flag exercise, Space Force guardians conduct simulated operations that mimic a real-world conflict

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Feinstein, Rubio Introduce Senate Bill to Create Space National Guard https://spacenews.com/feinstein-rubio-introduce-senate-bill-to-create-space-national-guard/ Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=86514 Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this week introduced the Space National Guard Establishment Act, a bill to create a Space National Guard. This is the Senate companion to […]

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Canada’s answer to Space Force https://spacenews.com/canadas-answer-to-space-force/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:27:14 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=126681

Canada’s military will establish a new space division later this year as it further develops its capabilities and skills for space operations.

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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Lamborn and Crow Statement on GAO Report on U.S. Space Command Basing Decision https://spacenews.com/bennet-hickenlooper-lamborn-and-crow-statement-on-gao-report-on-us-space-command-basing-decision/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=86208 Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and John Hickenlooper (D) and Colorado U.S. Representatives Doug Lamborn (R) and Jason Crow (D) released the following statement after being briefed on […]

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USSPACECOM and UKSpaceCom Sign Enhanced Space Cooperation MOU https://spacenews.com/usspacecom-and-ukspacecom-sign-enhanced-space-cooperation-mou/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=86163 U.S. Space Command and the United Kingdom Space Command signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning Enhanced Space Cooperation (ESC MOU) on Apr. 6, 2022. U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, USSPACECOM […]

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On National Security | Private money accelerating overdue innovation in military space https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-private-money-accelerating-overdue-innovation-in-military-space/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:29:15 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=119910

Private space pursuits are captivating the public’s attention, creating excitement and fueling investments and innovation across the entire industry.

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First U.S. Army Soldiers Transfer into?U.S.?Space Force https://spacenews.com/first-us-army-soldiers-transfer-intoaeurusaeurspace-force/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=84749 PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. –  A ceremony commemorating the transfer of six U.S. Army Soldiers into the U.S. Space Force was held today, Friday, October 1, at Headquarters, Space Operations Command at Peterson Space […]

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Linking allied military space capabilities https://spacenews.com/linking-allied-military-space-capabilities/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:19:13 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=118855

The U.S. and its allies are extending military space cooperation beyond information sharing to include joint exercises, wargames and network integration.

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USSPACECOM declares Initial Operational Capability https://spacenews.com/usspacecom-declares-initial-operational-capability/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=84385 Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, declared the nation’s 11th combatant command achieved initial operational capability Aug. 24, 2021.   “The rich space operations legacy of U.S. Strategic Command […]

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South Korea to invest $13.6 billion to bolster defenses capabilities in outer space https://spacenews.com/south-korea-to-invest-13-6-billion-to-bolster-defenses-capabilities-in-outer-space/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:31 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=118019

South Korea will invest 16 trillion won ($13.6 billion) over the next 10 years in bolstering its defense capabilities in outer space. This includes 1.6 trillion won to be used to develop “core technologies” for military satellites.

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Space Systems Command Re-Designation Ceremony, 13 August 21 https://spacenews.com/space-systems-command-re-designation-ceremony-13-august-21/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=84278 The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) will officially re-designate to Space Systems Command (SSC), one of three field commands for the U.S. Space Force, on August 13. The activation […]

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National Security Space Association Releases Paper on “Bipartisan Next Steps in National Security Space” https://spacenews.com/national-security-space-association-releases-paper-on-bipartisan-next-steps-in-national-security-space/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=83991 The National Security Space Association (NSSA) today released a report entitled, “Bipartisan Next Steps in National Security Space”.  Authored by Chris Williams, Chair of the Association’s Moorman Center for Space […]

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On National Security | Is space-as-a-service a viable option for the DoD? https://spacenews.com/on-national-security-is-space-as-a-service-a-viable-option-for-the-dod/ Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:55:05 +0000 https://dev-spacenews.pantheonsite.io/?p=113973

Does it make sense for the Pentagon to spend billions of dollars buying and maintaining satellites when there are now private companies that can provide space-based capabilities as a service? That’s the question at the heart of an ongoing debate about the role of private space enterprise in national security.

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USSPACECOM releases Commander’s Strategic Vision https://spacenews.com/usspacecom-releases-commanderaeurs-strategic-vision/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 http://localhost:8888/spaceref/?p=83253 U.S. Army Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, released his Commander’s Strategic Vision during a command town hall Jan. 28. During the town hall, Dickinson set the baseline for the command’s […]

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