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May 2021

JUST IN: Space Force Wants More Cyber Teams

By Meredith Roaten
The Space Force is in talks with Cyber Command and the Air Force to bring more specialized cyber personnel into the fold, said the deputy commander of Space Operations Command May 3.
Space

April 2021

JUST IN: Air Force Research Lab Targets Precision, Navigation and Timing Technology

By Meredith Roaten
The Air Force Research Laboratory is making investments in new precision, navigation and timing technology, the lab’s commander said April 22.
Space

April 2021

JUST IN: Seizure of Satellites Presented as Option to Defend U.S. Spacecraft

By Mandy Mayfield
To defend U.S. spaces systems, the military could utilize on-orbit vehicles to physically seize adversary's satellites, an analyst said April 15.
Space

April 2021

JUST IN: Space Development Agency Moving Ahead with Low-Earth Orbit Satellites

By Meredith Roaten
The director of the Space Development Agency is moving forward with its fast-paced plans to build a robust satellite network and is optimistic that funding will continue.
Space

April 2021

JUST IN: Studies Shed Light on Chinese Directed Energy Efforts

By Mandy Mayfield
China is making progress with its ground-based directed energy weapons that could potentially be used to take down satellites, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Space

March 2021

U.K. Firm Secures Funding for Multi-Orbit Satcom

By Mandy Mayfield
A startup company that builds satellite antennas announced in February that it received approximately $40 million in investments for its next-generation multi-orbit connectivity terminal.
Space

March 2021

NASA’s Mentoring Program Can Benefit Defense (UPDATED)

By Shaliza Tolliver
Since 1958, NASA has been at the forefront of exploration. Its achievements in science and engineering helped America win the Cold War and provide the foundation of today’s connected society. Today, its mentor-protégé program is showing similar innovation.
Space

February 2021

JUST IN: Space Force Focused on Commercial Industry, International Partnerships

By Meredith Roaten
The Space Force will prioritize collaboration with the commercial space industry and partners around the world Space Force’s top officer said Feb. 25.
Space

February 2021

JUST IN: Future of Space Force Tech Hub Comes into Focus

By Mandy Mayfield
The Space Force’s new innovation hub will soon be announcing focus topics for capability sets its to, AFWERX director Col. Nathan Diller said.
Space

February 2021

JUST IN: Space Command, NASA to Sign Agreement on Planetary Defense

By Meredith Roaten
In coming months, United States Space Command and NASA are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding, laying out their roles in planetary defense, according to the deputy commander of Spacecom.