Ariane 6 launch returns in-house space access to Europe’s armed forces
The new rocket has an order book for 30 launches, according to Caroline Arnoux, head of the Ariane 6 program at Arianespace.
Space
Russia wants 2,600 satellites in orbit by 2036. Is this realistic?
Notably the country aims to put Sfera communications satellites into orbit — an analogue of the Starlink and OneWeb constellations.
United Launch Alliance to fly second Vulcan mission in September
CEO Tory Bruno told reporters the company aims to complete the Space Force's certification process in time to fly two national security missions this year.
Pentagon tech hub to launch dozens of new projects with FY24 funding
DIU offered details on how it will spend nearly $1 billion FY24 funding, most of which will go toward speeding up existing projects and starting new ones.
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.
Missile Defense Agency satellites track first hypersonic launch
The flight the satellites tracked was the first for MDA’s Hypersonic Testbed — a platform for various hypersonic experiments and advanced components.
Space Force picks three firms to compete for $5.6B in launch contracts
The National Security Space Launch contracts open competition for the Space Force’s launch enterprise, which to date has been dominated by SpaceX and ULA.
Space Force’s Resilient GPS program draws skepticism from lawmakers
Lawmakers say the Space Force's plan to use proliferation to boost GPS resiliency may be flawed.
US Space Force plans to boost competition for launch business. Will it work?
Incumbents with the National Security Space Launch mission may have too strong a hold on the program.
Air Force, Space Force unveil tool for AI experimentation
The services want to use the tool to better understand how AI could improve access to information and to gauge whether there’s demand within the force.
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.
Space Force telescope proposal on Hawaii volcano meets Maui opposition
The U.S. Space Force and Air Force want to build a new facility on the top of Haleakala, Maui's highest peak, to track objects in space.
Firefly inks deal with Lockheed to launch up to 25 missions
The agreement, announced June 5, commits Lockheed to 15 launch reservations and up to 10 optional missions.
US Space Force sorts through industry ideas to boost satellite sensors
Space Systems Command is sifting through an influx of ideas from companies to determine how they might shape future space domain awareness requirements.
DARPA project uses AI to flag space weapons, spy satellites
Through the DARPA project, Slingshot Aerospace created an AI tool to spot nefarious satellites that could be hiding in large constellations.
Opinion
NATO space enterprise must throttle up — or risk falling short
Here are some actions NATO should undertake and articulate as specific objectives at the 2024 NATO summit in Washington.
Opinion
Space Force must address cybersecurity in commercial acquisitions
Cyberattacks have become the most cost-effective means for adversaries to disrupt satellites, ground stations, and user devices.
