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Starting in 2021, SpaceX can reuse boosters for Space Force launches
The Space Force has issued SpaceX a contract modification that will allow the company to reuse boosters on upcoming GPS launches, resulting in savings of $53 million.
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Space Force and NASA focused on cislunar space in new agreement
Under a new memorandum of understanding, the U.S. Space Force and NASA will share existing technologies for detecting objects beyond geosynchronous orbit, as well as collaborate on developing new ones.
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How Relativity Space plans to win the Pentagon’s launch contracts
Relativity Space says its 3D printing approach will help it secure small launch contracts with the U.S. Space Force.
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US Space Force confirms Space Based Infrared System detected missile attack in January
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John "Jay" Raymond has confirmed suspicions that the Space Based Infrared System was used to detect more than a dozen missiles launched at U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq back in January.
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Army to award contract for GPS alternative by end of September
The Army's Mounted Assured Position Navigation and Timing program of record will ensure that soldiers know where they are even in areas where the GPS signal is denied, degraded or spoofed.
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US Space Force developing a strategy to improve satellite communications
The Pentagon relies on a loose federation of stovepiped, government-built satellites and commercial providers for connectivity. But moving forward, the Space Force wants to integrate those capabilities so forces can seamlessly roam from one signal to another.
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The US Space Force is using a repurposed civilian satellite for weather data
The satellite will now provide cloud characterization and theater weather imagery of the Indian Ocean region to the Department of Defense.
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White House issues new cybersecurity policy for space systems
Space Policy Directive-5 will foster practices within the government and commercial space operations to protect space systems from cyberthreats, according to the White House.
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US Army’s tactical network team looks to satellites for next iteration of tools
The leader of Program Manager Tactical Network outlined his team's focus areas for Capability Set '23.
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US Army to get two new ground station prototypes in 2022
The two prototypes will help the Army draw down satellite imagery from on orbit to use for deep targeting.
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