Space

Capella Space automates vessel classification in satellite imagery

“There might be a lot of different locations you’d be monitoring that you’re not really interested in — until a warship shows up.”

Stingy intel-sharing a ‘recipe for losing,’ Space Force’s Miller says

"The United States does not go into conflict alone," Lt. Gen. David Miller said at the GEOINT conference. "Check your history. It does not happen."

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency creating space intel hub

While the Joint Mission Management Center is still in the concept phase, NGA is working quickly to get it up and running.

Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors

Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

Millennium wins ‘FOO Fighter’ contract for SDA missile tracking

The eight FOO Fighter satellites will demonstrate fire control capabilities for future Space Development Agency tranches.

Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

Opinion

Pentagon can benefit from robust photonics infrastructure in Europe

The U.S. can make use of a robust photonics infrastructure in Europe to boost its defenses in space.

China dissolves Strategic Support Force, focused on cyber and space

China has now established an Information Support Force, with President Xi Jinping present at its investiture ceremony in Beijing.

How L3Harris is shoring up its small satellite supply chain

The president of L3Harris’ space systems sector, recently sat down with C4ISRNET to discuss the challenges of developing a diverse yet mature supply base.

Resolving the disconnect between industry and the DOD’s space strategy

The Commercial Space Integration Strategy seeks to ensure commercial solutions are available when and where needed, in peacetime and during conflicts.

How the Space Force is making its systems more resilient

A little-known board has been working over the last year to identify resiliency measures and ensure the systems the Space Force buys meet those standards.

Lack of standards slows allied tech-sharing, Space Force official says

While the issue is often raised by commercial firms, the official told the Defense Innovation Board it is also a challenge for international allies.

Opinion

Air National Guard transfer proposal would put America behind in space

The Air National Guard’s roughly 1,000 space professionals make more than 30% of American space capability.

Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts

The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.

Space Development Agency satellites poised to track first missile test

Tranche 0 tracking satellites have been collecting and transmitting, but their position has yet to align with the timing of a missile launch.

Opinion

US must be transparent about realistic prospects for cooperation in space

The Pentagon's work to strengthen allied space cooperation remains insufficient to achieve stated policy objectives.