Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch
Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are lining up behind them.
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Launch delays hamper near-term impact of GPS experimentation program
The Space Force is weighing its options for how to proceed with integrating NTS-3 technology into upcoming GPS production lines.
China demonstrated ‘satellite dogfighting,’ Space Force general says
A Space Force spokesperson said the demonstration occurred in 2024 and involved five Chinese satellites.
Space Force teaming with Air Force on Joint Simulation Environment
The Space Force is integrating its capabilities into the Joint Simulation Environment and crafting a plan for an advanced simulation capability of its own.
EU to upgrade GPS systems as Russian jamming efforts spark response
GPS signal jamming has become a significant concern in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Space Force eyes commercial options for space surveillance mission
The Space Force is looking at ways to integrate commercial capabilities and better partner with international allies on space domain awareness.
Geospatial-intelligence agency aims for more AI resources in 2025
Among NGA's priorities are more funding for AI compute infrastructure and more emphasis on building AI trust and expertise within its workforce.
Space Development Agency delays next launch amid supply chain woes
The agency initially planned to start launching the Tranche 1 satellites in September 2024, but has walked back those plans on several occasions.
US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after secret mission
The Space Force's unmanned X-37B blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission.
Palantir delivers first 2 next-gen targeting systems to Army
The announcement comes nearly one year to the date of the service awarding the firm a $178 million contract to deliver 10 TITAN ground systems.
‘Golden Dome’ success will require national buy-in, official says
Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said the biggest challenge with President Trump's Golden Dome will be organizational collaboration.
Space acquisition hub preparing for impact of Trump’s workforce cuts
The head of the Space Force's acquisition command said workforce cuts are "incredibly challenging," but the command is adjusting to minimize the impact.
SDA should re-evaluate launch plans as key tech lags, watchdog says
A watchdog argued the Space Development Agency's focus on rapid development is creating blind spots when it comes to validating key capabilities.
Space Force will play ‘central role’ in Iron Dome, service chief says
The Space Force is evaluating what systems it already has in development to support President Trump's order and what capabilities it would need to build.
Space Force bumps Astrion from Resilient GPS program
After initial design reviews with the firms competing for R-GPS, the service opted to “discontinue” the company's contract, an official told Defense News.
Space Development Agency to re-bid contentious prototype contract
Tyvak, a subsidiary of Terran Orbital that is now owned by Lockheed Martin, has been under a stop work order since mid-December.
Space Force lacks ‘warfighting ethos,’ experts say
An October 2024 workshop highlighted gaps in how the general public, and even some in the Defense Department, perceive the role of the Space Force.
