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Robotic arms, tiny helper satellites: Military explores how to upgrade, repair assets in space
In one example, Lockheed Martin wants to integrate new hardware into a toaster-sized satellite and then plug the cubesat into an orbiting GPS satellite.
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Space Force leaders say they’re on their way to delivering the first digital military branch
The head of Space Systems Command said his organization is fully embracing the digital transformation.
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Space Systems Command is more than a name change, says new commander
The organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America’s military satellites.
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Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missiles
The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.
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SPACECOM declares initial operational capability two years after launch
Now the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.
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Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition
Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.
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Space Force chief defends service’s short track record
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.
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Space Force establishes Space Systems Command
Space Systems Command is the second of three planned field commands, and it will be in charge of acquiring most of the Space Force’s systems.
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Anti-satellite weapons push military to rethink where it puts missile sentinels in space
An increase in counterspace weapons is challenging the military’s approach of placing all of its billion-dollar eggs (exquisite satellites) in one basket (far-out geosynchronous orbit).
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The Space Force wants to manage acquisitions by portfolio
Changing the service’s budget practices could enable more flexibility to shift funding among programs.
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Space Force launches small satellite to test new sensor possibilities
The Air Force Research Laboratory satellite was launched into orbit aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket taking off from New Zealand.
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Space Force delivers software upgrades to satellite communications system
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency system provides survivable, anti-jam satellite communications that can allow secure communications through a nuclear conflict.
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National Reconnaissance Office wants a more distributed architecture
In response to the growing prominence of counterspace weapons, the agency wants to put up more satellites in multiple orbits.
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National Reconnaissance Office extends contract for commercial imagery
Planet Federal will continue to provide access to its daily satellite imagery to the intelligence community.
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With all three Gunsmoke-J satellites on orbit, the Army is ready to test space-based targeting
While satellite imagery has traditionally been a product of the intelligence community, the development of relatively affordable yet highly capable small satellites that can operate in low Earth orbit has convinced military leaders that they can play a tactical role on the battlefield.
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Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities
The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.