Courtney Albon

Courtney Albon is C4ISRNET’s space and emerging technology reporter. She has covered the U.S. military since 2012, with a focus on the Air Force and Space Force. During that time, she reported on some of the Defense Department’s most significant acquisition, budget and policy challenges, including the F-35 jet, hypersonic capabilities and the creation of the Space Force.

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A high altitude balloon floats over Billings, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying and sending excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.

Why stratospheric balloons are used in era of space-based intelligence

Experts say balloons loitering at high altitudes can offer some advantages over satellites and drones — and could at least augment ISR capabilities.

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Space Force object tracking upgrade delayed by engineering challenges

The capability, which will allow the system to decommission its 1970s-era C2 system, was supposed to be delivered at the end of last year.

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Defense Innovation Board launches survey to boost private partnerships

The survey will inform a broader study that considers how DoD can better mobilize capital investment toward critical defense technology areas.

Space Force chief calls for tighter link between operators and buyers

Gen. Chance Saltzman told reporters today he wants space operators to be more involved in shaping plans for future systems and defining training needs.

Capella Space creates US government-focused subsidiary

Capella Federal will build on its parent company’s work with the National Reconnaissance Office the U.S. Space Force and other agencies.

L3Harris delivers experimental navigation satellite

The delivery brings the lab closer to conducting the first U.S. positioning, navigation and timing experiment in almost 50 years.

US Space Command’s Shaw sees need for rapid, responsive launch

Lt. Gen. John Shaw said this week there’s a growing need for on-demand launch capabilities that can be leveraged to replace or augment satellites.

Pentagon updates autonomous weapons policy to account for AI advances

The Pentagon's director of emerging tech policy said the changes incorporate the Defense Department's vision for AI.

Pentagon tech hub reports strong year with 17 projects fielded

The 17 capabilities represent about $1.3 billion in contract awards to companies that haven’t traditionally worked with the Department of Defense.

Secrecy hinders info-sharing with allies, says Space Command deputy

The Pentagon’s tendency to overclassify space programs is making it harder for agencies to collaborate with international partners, a general warns.

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