Space force
JROC Tags Space Force To Make Satellites Link With JADC2 « Breaking Defense
SDA Data Transport Layer WASHINGTON: The Space Force will be the integrator for all joint space requirements — starting with a satellite backbone for Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), service vice chief Lt. Gen. DT Thompson says. The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) made the decision, Thompson told the MilSatCom symposium today. “They’ve …
Space Force To Develop Tech For New Types Of Launch « Breaking Defense
The Space Force successfully launched the fifth Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite on an Atlas V launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, May 18. WASHINGTON: The Space Force plans to award contracts this year for early development of tech to underpin potential next-generation launch …
SMC Saves $53M Reusing SpaceX Boosters For GPS III « Breaking Defense
Falcon 9 lands on SpaceX drone ship “Just Read The Instructions.” WASHINGTON: In advance of SpaceX’s planned launch of the fourth GPS III satellite on Tuesday, Space Force officials today revealed that the launch of the fifth bird next July for the first time will rely on a used Falcon 9 booster. A contract modification …
Cyber Attack Most Likely Space Threat: Maj. Gen. Whiting « Breaking Defense
Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting WASHINGTON: Cyber defense is a top mission priority for the Space Force, says Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, deputy commander of the new service. “We know that cyber attack is where we are most likely to face the enemy in space,” Whiting said, if for no other reason than the barriers to …
US, Allies Agree On Threats In Space But Struggle With Messaging « Breaking Defense
Maj. Gen. John Shaw WASHINGTON: Over the past few years, US and allied militaries have converged as never before around fears of growing Russian and Chinese threats to space, DoD and outside experts say. But fundamental disagreements about how best to respond to the threats remain, with US allies facing much stronger domestic political resistance …
Industry Says ‘Meh’ To DoD Cislunar Space Push « Breaking Defense
DARPA’s DRACO nuclear-powered rocket for cislunar operations WASHINGTON: The possibility of future military activity around the Moon is en vogue in the national security space community, with a plethora of seminars featuring senior Space Force, Air Force and DoD officials musing on the likely need for the US counter China in deep space. John Hopkins …
Season 2 Of ‘Outer Banks’ Is Poised To Break Some Netflix Records
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Madelyn Cline attends the premiere of Netflix’s “I Am Not … [+] Okay With This” at The London West Hollywood on February 25, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix Several shows are no-brainers for Netflix NFLX when it comes …
Space War: US To Meet With Russia; Rolls Out Warfighting Doctrine « Breaking Defense
Use of ASATs could result in massive amounts of destruction and dangerous junk on orbit. National Space and Intelligence Center image WASHINGTON: A US delegation, including DoD officials, on July 27 in Vienna, Austria will hold a first Space Security Exchange (SSE) with Russia. It’s the first formal bilateral meeting on space security since 2013, …
The US Space Force Is About to Finally Leave the Planet
Go Time The recently-formed U.S. Space Force will actually venture out into orbit for the first time on Thursday. The mission, which will send a military communication satellite into orbit from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, is still on track for its 3 p.m. EST launch, according to Ars Technica. That’s because, unlike other …
Trump touts border money in bill despite Congress keeping funding level flat
“Last night I was so proud to have signed the largest Defense Bill ever,” Trump tweeted. “The very vital Space Force was created. New planes, ships, missiles, rockets and equipment of every kind, and all made right here in the USA. Additionally, we got Border Wall (being built) funding. Nice!” he continued. …
