Space Force ends ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has ended an exploratory effort to add smaller, lower-cost navigation satellites to…
SpaceX to launch next SDA missile tracking satellites
WASHINGTON — The Space Force today announced awards to SpaceX for five launches of a total of 44…
Why Rocket Lab (RKLB) Is Up 22.1% After Landing an $816 Million Space Force Contract
In December 2025, Rocket Lab announced its largest-ever contract, an US$816 million award to design, build, and operate…
A pivotal year for US readiness
As the U.S. Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, the service faces a…
Explosives Reported at Space Force Facility
Emergency officials raced to a Space Force base in Aurora, Colorado on report of possible explosives at a…
France, US practice satellite moves under joint space war plan
WASHINGTON — French and American military satellites have successfully practiced joint maneuvers as part of US Space Command’s…
Space Force officials fear program delays from small business fund fight
SPACEPOWER 2025 — Senior Space Force acquisition officials are worried about the impact of losing the ability to…
Space Force unveils new themes for weapon systems to boost identity
The U.S. Space Force released names of space weapon systems to better link guardians with the force’s specific…
China, Russia experiment with stealthy satellites, Space Force official says
SPACEPOWER 2025 — China and Russia are experimenting with stealth technologies aimed at making it harder for radar…
Space Force rolls out new naming scheme for satellites and space weapons
ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Space Force is rolling out a new naming scheme for its satellites, cyber…
GEO satellite refueling a priority for national security, commercial markets, new analysis finds
ORLANDO, Fla. — Government and industry analysts have identified the refueling of satellites in geostationary orbit as one…
NRO extends contracts for 4 providers, readies new acquisition approach
WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has extended its contracts for Earth observation data with four firms…