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January 2021
Space Force Receives Fifth SBIRS Satellite
By Connie LeeThe U.S. Space Force has received the fifth satellite for its Space-Based Infrared System constellation. -
December 2020
Pentagon, Industry Investing in Space Force Simulations
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. -
December 2020
I/ITSEC NEWS: Space Force Expanding Training Portfolio
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. -
November 2020
HALIFAX FORUM NEWS: Space Force Chief Pushes Back on Calls for Elimination of Service
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. -
November 2020
JUST IN: Pentagon Seeking Input from Industry on Future of Space Launch
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. -
October 2020
U.S., U.K. Teaming on International Space Pitch Day
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. -
September 2020
Companies Vie to Design New Weather Satellite
By Connie LeeMultiple defense contractors have been chosen to develop a prototype design for the Space Force’s next-generation electro-optical infrared weather satellite. -
September 2020
ASC NEWS: Space Force Establishing New Office to Bolster International Partnerships
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. -
September 2020
Study: $1 Billion Needed to Bolster Space Industry
By Jon HarperDeteriorating 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. -
August 2020
BREAKING: Space Development Agency Awards First Contracts
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.
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