NGA’s AI standards work aims to avoid ATO-like process
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is focused on developing responsible, but agile artificial intelligence standards, as NGA’s director says…
Beyond ‘potpourri’ of sensors: Saltzman pushes holistic approach to space domain awareness
MAUI — The Space Force needs a more “comprehensive program,” including more collaboration with commercial industry, to improve…
Space Force cell explores reorg to push commercial data to military
AMOS 2025 — The Space Force’s Joint Commercial Operations (JCO) cell is in the midst of a reorganization…
Impulse Space and Anduril to demonstrate autonomous spacecraft maneuvers in GEO
WASHINGTON — Defense technology company Anduril and space transportation startup Impulse Space are preparing to demonstrate one of…
Space Force to use small satellites for geostationary communications
For decades, the military has relied on large, multi-ton satellites for global communications from geostationary orbit (GEO), a…
What Is the ‘Orbital Aircraft Carrier?’ What We Know About US Space Project
The U.S. Space Force has partnered with a space engineering company to create an “orbital carrier” that can…
From Orbit To Oval Inside The Space Force One Race NASCAR Mission
DOVER, DELAWARE – JULY 19: Crew members push the #23 Space Force/Leidos Toyota, driven by Bubba Wallace in…
Northrop Grumman says first DARC test validates radar tracking capability
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman’s first test of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) confirmed the ability of…
ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launches first national security mission
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket lifted off Aug. 12 from Space Launch Complex 41 at…
ULA’s Vulcan to launch first national security mission
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket is scheduled to launch its first national security mission, USSF-106, on…
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…