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January 2021

Space Force Receives Fifth SBIRS Satellite

By Connie Lee
The U.S. Space Force has received the fifth satellite for its Space-Based Infrared System constellation.
Space

December 2020

Pentagon, Industry Investing in Space Force Simulations

By Mandy Mayfield
As the Space Force nears the first anniversary of its creation, the new service is continuing to build out the framework for training warfighters for a future conflict that could take place in space.
Training and Simulation

December 2020

I/ITSEC NEWS: Space Force Expanding Training Portfolio

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
The Space Force — which was stood up nearly a year ago — is looking to expand its training portfolio in the coming years to better prepare for operations in contested environments, one official said Dec. 2.
Space

November 2020

HALIFAX FORUM NEWS: Space Force Chief Pushes Back on Calls for Elimination of Service

By Yasmin Tadjdeh
Some progressive groups have recently called on President-Elect Joe Biden to eliminate the Space Force after he takes control of the executive branch Jan. 20. However, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond pushed backed on the notion Nov. 21.
Space

November 2020

JUST IN: Pentagon Seeking Input from Industry on Future of Space Launch

By Mandy Mayfield
The Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center recently released a request for information to industry seeking input to shape the future of the military's space launch enterprise, an official said Nov. 19.
Space

October 2020

U.S., U.K. Teaming on International Space Pitch Day

By Mandy Mayfield
A joint United Kingdom-United States team is hosting its first International Space Pitch Day in November, where it plans to award a combined total of $1 million to new technology and space innovation companies.
Space

September 2020

Companies Vie to Design New Weather Satellite

By Connie Lee
Multiple defense contractors have been chosen to develop a prototype design for the Space Force’s next-generation electro-optical infrared weather satellite.
Space

September 2020

ASC NEWS: Space Force Establishing New Office to Bolster International Partnerships

By Mandy Mayfield
The Space Force has established a new Chief Partnership Office that will focus on developing operational capabilities with allied nations, the chief of space operations announced Sept. 15.
Space

September 2020

Study: $1 Billion Needed to Bolster Space Industry

By Jon Harper
Deteriorating business conditions necessitate a robust U.S. government investment in the commercial space industry to ensure the military has a healthy industrial base to tap into, according to a recent report written by experts from the Space Force, Defense Innovation Unit and Air Force Research Laboratory.
Space

August 2020

BREAKING: Space Development Agency Awards First Contracts

By Mandy Mayfield
The Space Development Agency awarded Lockheed Martin and York Space Systems contracts to develop the first constellation of communications satellites that will serve as the backbone for all of its proposed systems, the agency’s director announced August 31.