The Rapid Resilient Command and Control program will develop a ground system for constellations that perform dynamic space operations, like the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program. (U.S ...

Seeking to woo commercial satellite companies to its reserve effort, the Space Force is sifting through industry feedback on what would make a voluntary partnership most beneficial. “We cannot wait ...

The Space Force has been working closely with private investment firms to get a leg up on emerging technologies. The result is a “pool” of companies with products the service wants, a senior defense ...

WASHINGTON — In a significant departure from traditional defense procurement practices, the U.S. Space Force is moving to replace its specialized military satellites used for geostationary ...

SpaceWERX exhibit booth at SpaceCom 2024, Orlando, Fla. Credit: SpaceNews ORLANDO, Fla – A U.S. Space Force initiative aimed at catalyzing the market for on-orbit services is entering a decisive phase ...

It’s official: the Pentagon has released its much-anticipated commercial space strategy, a formal strategy that outlines the role companies like SpaceX have in national security. But there’s a catch: ...

Almost exactly two years ago, as it prepared for the next generation of human spaceflight, NASA chose a pair of private companies to design and develop new spacesuits. These were to be new spacesuits ...

The Space Force is exploring options to use its new Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve to facilitate on-demand launches for getting much needed capabilities on orbit quickly. Col. Richard Kniseley, ...

When it comes to space policy, a hallmark of the first Trump administration was its embrace of private companies. NASA sought to build fewer expensive things and buy more lower-cost services. In doing ...

While the sitting US government strips NASA of its expert leadership and funding, it seems China is more than happy to take up the mantle. A new report from the Commercial Space Federation, a lobbying ...

The Trump administration is threatening to cancel Boeing's gigantic SLS space rocket after just three launches. SLS has only launched once already. Future launches are planned for 2026 and 2027.