Rocket development builds on tried and true heritage for new orbital missions
With Russian engines out of the picture, there’s a new Medium Launch Vehicle on the horizon that is US sourced with a fairing sized to launch constellations.
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Space Safari, DIU to select Victus Haze launchers within ‘weeks’
"This will be a modified mission from the Victus Nox mission," David Ryan, space portfolio manager at the Defense Innovation Unit said, noting that "there are two parts of the mission, and DIU is working on a single part with Space Safari."
Space Force wants $248M to kickstart new jam-proof SATCOM constellation
Maj. Gen. Michael Greiner said that the Space Force's initial plans are to develop four new Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global satellites, although those plans could change as the program is a new start for FY25.
Space Force Futures Command won’t need ‘giant’ resources
Lt. Gen. Shawn Bratton, who has been charged to establish the new Space Force Futures Command, said cislunar and dynamic space operations are areas for the command's scrutiny, since neither have yet proven their 'military utility."
Space Force agencies pile on to find ‘alternate PNT’ capabilities
Space Force's primary acquisition command, Space Systems Command (SSC), is seeking industry input on the possibility of building smaller, lighter and cheaper GPS satellites.
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Intelligence Community and Space Force challenges intersect and require closer collaboration
“Mission engineering” can integrate space and ground assets to push data to the edge.
‘Real threat’: Budget impasse drags down 2 key satellite solicitations, more programs at risk
“We need a budget to be able to continue to fund this,” said Space Development Agency Director Derek Tournear. “We always assume there will be a continuing resolution for a few months, but not six to 12.”
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Sovereign space as a new line of defense
The O3b mPOWER medium-Earth orbit constellation enables nations to maintain control and autonomy over their space networks and safeguard national security, and to establish sovereign communications capabilities without relying solely on the government-proprietary satellite systems.
The top defense news stories of 2023 and what to expect in 2024
From Swedish entry into NATO to Air Force budget constraints and their future plans, here's what to expect in 2024 and much more as we reflect on major developments in the defense world. View eBook here.
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The national security space enterprise is being modernized and it’s happening from the ground
Digital engineering and modern tools and processes offer near-term opportunities to improve satellite mission planning, data processing, command and control, and cybersecurity.
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Optical communications, i.e. lasers, are the network pipes for the Internet of Space
A new constellation with laser comms and compatibility with the Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture is now taking shape.
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What satellites teach us from space
Success of each mission depends on advanced technologies, automation and flexibility.
Discover what industry experts are saying about military satellites today
Check out our latest eBook collection to learn how US Space Force aims to expand.
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Expanding horizons: How rad-hard technologies revolutionized space exploration
Ensuring operational excellence and mission assurance across defense and commercial sectors.
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Millennium’s Law: Rapidly delivering small sat constellations for national security
When it comes to delivering small satellites rapidly, Millennium’s Law rules — at least at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company.