US Launches Space Force Squadron To Target Enemy Satellites Their goal is to prepare and present intelligence packages about a target and the system it is a part of. Zenger · Aug 21, 2023
US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites The United States Space Force has activated its first and only unit dedicated to targeting other nations' satellites and the ground stations that support them. Space · Aug 16, 2023
Space Force wants 'Foo Fighter' satellites to track hypersonic missiles The FOO Fighter program adds to the U.S. military's continuing pursuit of space-based sensors designed to track emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles. Space · Jul 12, 2023
National Guard in space? White House says no thanks The office of U.S. President Joe Biden has voiced opposition to the creation of a Space National Guard, arguing instead for better management of existing Space Force personnel. Space · Jul 11, 2023
US Space Force wants private companies to help it counter 'emerging threats' in space The U.S. Space Force recently opened the COSMIC center, a new office aimed at taking advantage of a thriving commercial space industry. Space · Jun 18, 2023
Space Force chooses SpaceX, ULA for 12 military launches in 2025 The United States Space Force tapped SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a total of twelve military satellite launches that will take place in 2025. Space · Jun 12, 2023
Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin honored as Air Force one-star, Space Force Guardian Buzz Aldrin already had the moon to his credit. Now he has a star. The Apollo 11 astronaut and colonel in the U.S. Air Force received a promotion to the honorary rank of brigadier general. Space · May 16, 2023
North Korea readying launch of nation's 1st spy satellite: report North Korean state media announced Wednesday (April 19) that the country has built its first spy satellite and is preparing it for launch. Space · Apr 19, 2023
SpaceX aborts 1st launch of Space Force Tranche 0 satellites seconds before liftoff, will try again March 31 SpaceX will launch 10 satellites for the U.S. Space Force Friday (March 31), and you can watch the action live. Space · Mar 30, 2023
US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit with $1.6 million Arkisys deal Arkisys Inc. and its partners awarded $1.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for scalable spaceport. Space · Mar 22, 2023