Trump’s Golden Dome Sparks Unprecedented Surge in Space Force Funding
The U.S. Space Force’s budget for 2026 could see a 40% increase compared to this year, which is…
SPACECOM chief doubles down on need for on-orbit mobility
SMD 2025 ― US Space Command is amping up calls for new on-orbit mobility capabilities to allow satellites…
Space Force to launch ‘actual’ GMTI sats ‘in the next year’: General
WASHINGTON — A joint project between the Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office expects to launch satellites that…
Space Force bets on commercial entrants in $4B satcom contest
American warfighters need jam-proof communications, and the Space Force is planning to spend hundreds of millions to ensure…
Space Force selects five firms for ‘Protected Tactical Satcom’ design contracts
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts to five companies to develop satellite communications concepts for…
Space Force eyes ‘novel’ development tools for Golden Dome space-based interceptors
An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test Oct.…
Space Development Agency’s satellite network reaching ‘make-or-break’ moment
WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency is preparing for a high-stakes series of satellite deployments that could define…
Space Force to select multiple companies for new geostationary satellite surveillance network
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force plans to select multiple companies to each build several satellites as part…
Space Force MILNET constellation emerges as top ‘unfunded priority’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force estimates it would need more than $4 billion to fund a proliferated…