Space

Defense Innovation Unit eyes first flight of hypersonic testbed

The agency awarded a contract through its Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT, program in March.

2 days ago

Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

3 days ago

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's rocket launch during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

North Korea says attempt to launch first spy satellite ends in failure

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

5 days ago

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC shows activity at a launch pad at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station near Tongchang-ri, North Korea, Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

5 days ago

Ukraine’s Kinzhal intercepts should cool hypersonic hype

The Ukrainian experience with Kinzhal may be a wake-up call for Russia. It should also be a wake-up call for the United States.

9 days ago

South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

10 days ago

Northrop missile-warning satellites pass early design review

The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.

11 days ago

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows fortifications and dragons in Medvedivka, Crimea, Feb. 11, 2023.

NATO hunger for info driving deals for commercial satellite imagery

The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.

12 days ago

Ursa Major wins Air Force contract for hypersonic, space launch engine

Ursa Major will mature two engines, one to replace Russian rocket engines for satellites and the other to support hypersonic testbeds and aerial targets.

12 days ago

Space Force may seek new bidders for future deep-space radars

The service wants to see if any companies besides Northrop Grumman can meet its schedule for future phases of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.

2 weeks ago

Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

2 weeks ago

North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite

North Korea hasn’t disclosed a target date for the launch, which some analysts say may be in the next few weeks.

3 weeks ago

Push to refill US weapon reserves could strain hypersonic production

A report from the National Defense Industrial Association highlights the need for focused Pentagon investment in the hypersonics industrial base.

3 weeks ago

Space Force to seek industry help to test tech, train guardians

STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.

4 weeks ago

UK competition watchdog approves $7.3B Viasat-Inmarsat merger

Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights.

4 weeks ago

Special ops turn to data, space tech to gain ‘decisive advantage’

Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.

4 weeks ago

Space Force launches platform to match promising tech with satellites

The Space Test Program released a draft solicitation May 8 seeking commercial companies to provide spacecraft and integration services.

4 weeks ago

How the Space Force will manage surging launch demand

The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.

4 weeks ago

Space

Space is becoming increasingly contested, placing at risk satellites critical to the mission and even every day activity. From satellite capabilities to what’s happening on orbit, get the latest here.

The agency awarded a contract through its Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing Capabilities, or HyCAT, program in March.

U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.

North Korea said its attempt to put the country’s first spy satellite into orbit has failed.

The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.

Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

The Ukrainian experience with Kinzhal may be a wake-up call for Russia. It should also be a wake-up call for the United States.

The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.

The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.

The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.

Ursa Major will mature two engines, one to replace Russian rocket engines for satellites and the other to support hypersonic testbeds and aerial targets.

The service wants to see if any companies besides Northrop Grumman can meet its schedule for future phases of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

North Korea hasn’t disclosed a target date for the launch, which some analysts say may be in the next few weeks.

A report from the National Defense Industrial Association highlights the need for focused Pentagon investment in the hypersonics industrial base.

STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.

Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights.

Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.

The Space Test Program released a draft solicitation May 8 seeking commercial companies to provide spacecraft and integration services.

The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.