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Members of the 18th Space Defense Combat Squadron, a unit assigned to U.S. Space Forces – Space under the USSF Force Generation model, observe orbital data at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Oct. 4, 2024. (Photo by David Dozoretz)

Anduril receives nearly $100M deal to modernize Space Surveillance Network

Under the five-year ID/IQ contract, Anduril will integrate its Lattice software into the SSN.

Nov 21, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Starship’s sixth flight test, Nov. 19, 2024. (Credit: SpaceX)

Space Force eyes SpaceX’s Starship for future rocket cargo delivery missions

“We are thinking about how we might use it. We think the first, most logical, given the payload volume, … would be some type of rocket cargo…

Nov 21, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

LM 400 rendering (Lockheed Martin image)

Lockheed Martin to launch new mid-sized satellite bus for tech demo in 2025

Lockheed Martin intends to use the technology demonstration as a way to prove the LM 400's readiness for future Defense Department contracts.

Nov 20, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Edward Ramey, space domain characterization common operating picture segment (SDCCS) lead integration and training support for the Joint Task Force-Space Defense, looks at a computer screen at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 19, 2022. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams)

Space Force expands top secret intel-sharing program with industry to support new mission areas

The Commercial Integration Cell looks to improve how the Space Force and commercial industry share classified information on threats in the space domain.

Nov 6, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Notional graphic of Resilient MW/MT MEO Epoch 1 Space Vehicles (Millennium graphic)

Space Force taps Millennium for 6 additional missile warning, tracking satellites

Millennium Space Systems will now deliver 12 satellites for the Resilient Missile Warning and Missile Tracking – MEO program.

Oct 24, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

SDA establishes pool of 19 vendors for future space demonstration projects

As part of the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (HALO) vendor pool, the companies can compete for demonstration task orders.

Oct 23, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

1st Space Brigade soldiers observe a U.S. Army Ranger raid during a large-scale combat scenario at the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Exercise 2024 at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, April 5-12, 2024. The exercise demonstrated how Army space operations integrate with cyber and special operation forces partners to enable the warfighter on the ground. (U.S. Army photo by Brooke Nevins)

‘This is not enough’: Army grappling with increased demand for space capabilities, personnel

“As I look at the priorities within the command as we move forward, probably our top priority is how do we deliver that capability responsive to the…

Oct 18, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

NATO looks to publish first commercial space strategy in 2025

“There's a lot of commercial capability out there that we can leverage to increase our own resiliency at NATO. We want to be able to capture that,”…

Oct 10, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

SDA lays out plans for third batch of data transport, missile tracking satellites

The Space Development Agency intends to begin publishing draft solicitations for Tranche 3 in early 2025.

Oct 9, 2024 By Mikayla Easley

Space Force taps Impulse Space for next round of tactically responsive space demos

The company will launch two pre-positioned, maneuverable spacecraft for the Space Force's future Victus Surgo and Victus Salo missions.

Oct 4, 2024 By Mikayla Easley