Satellites

Space is becoming increasingly contested, placing at risk satellites critical to the mission and even every day activity. From launches to satcom, get the latest here.

Opinion

Pentagon is certain that space will be key to future conflicts

Satellites form the backbone of modern military infrastructure, supporting vital functions like precise navigation and secure communication.

3 weeks ago

Estonian-made combat robots in Ukraine now come with Starlink

The new satellite connectivity feature allows the vehicles to be operated from thousands of miles away, according to the manufacturer.

4 weeks ago

Opinion

Defining Dynamic Space Ops: What it means to stay dominant in orbit

A second tier of capabilities will become more important over time, including on-orbit servicing and autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations.

Vehicles carrying DF-17 ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Oct. 1, 2019.

China says it conducted mid-course missile interception test

Such systems aim to bring down ballistic missiles while they are flying in space midcourse on the way to their targets.

15 months ago

Modern ‘shock and awe’ would be defined by aging jets, new tactics

“We need to be able to use a scalpel and not a meat ax,” said Harlan Ullman, the defense consultant credited with coining "shock and awe."

16 months ago

Defense budget includes plans for space-based tracking, Kendall says

"We should be able to move forward with a resilient suite of airborne and space-based sensors," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.

16 months ago

Boeing says ground-based system keeps satellites free from jamming

The company is developing the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical Enterprise Services ground system, which can defend against electronic warfare threats.

16 months ago

European firms line up behind push for secure SATCOM standard

The program's goal is to design a new secure and resilient waveform standard that will help EU armed forces tackle increased throughput demand.

17 months ago

Maxar wins more work on Army’s One World Terrain virtual training tool

All phases and options of the One World Terrain prototype project were previously said to be worth nearly $95 million.

17 months ago

Musk’s Starlink satellites accelerating development of drone warfare

Canadian company RDARS has successfully integrated Starlink equipment to transmit data from a ground station to its Eagle Eye military drone in flight.

17 months ago

SpaceX’s Shotwell says Ukraine ‘weaponized’ Starlink network

Ukraine has relied heavily on SpaceX's Starlink satellites for broadband connectivity since Russia invaded the country last year.

17 months ago

Geospatial-intelligence agency to expand capacity amid ‘data deluge’

The added resiliency and higher bandwidth will allow the agency to share intelligence more quickly, particularly in disconnected regions.

19 months ago

This photo provided on Nov. 19, 2022, by the North Korean government shows the test-firing of a missile at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

US military creates space unit in South Korea amid North Korea threats

U.S. Space Forces Korea is a subordinate of a bigger U.S. Space Force unit established within the Indo-Pacific command.

19 months ago