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France prepares for space wars in ‘AsterX’ European exercise
Participants from France and 15 partner countries trained for everything from jammed space communications to hostile satellites.
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Space
Space Force eyes expanded network of ‘neighborhood watch’ satellites
Space Systems Command, the service’s acquisition arm, is in the early phases of planning for the capability.
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UK space chief flags moon mining as next conflict ‘gray zone’
A scenario of nations jumping on lunar mining to refill their terrestrial stocks has the potential for gray zone conflict, according to a U.K. official.
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Space Development Agency aims to test Link 16 over US this year
The agency has been working with the FAA to get approval to test Link 16 over U.S. airspace, but the process has taken longer than anticipated.
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Space Force reimagines training, operations as conflicts intensify
Space Force leaders previewed a new approach to officer training, possible promotion changes and continued efforts to grow the newest service's ranks.
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India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?
A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.
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UK hires two companies to write software to support future satellites
The amount of money involved may be small, but the outcome of the research and development work by the two companies could be key.
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Missile warning payload delay could push back 2025 launch plans
The late payload is being developed by RTX and will be integrated onto a Lockheed Martin satellite.
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Space Futures Command could begin limited operations this year
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the creation of the command Feb. 12 as part of a slate of organizational changes.
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US Space Force to launch more integrated units to boost efficiency
Lt. Gen. David Miller says the service is weeks away from announcing plans to expand the construct beyond its initial pilot phase.
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Space Force’s fixed-price push includes some exceptions, Calvelli says
While the Space Force's acquisition executive stands by his drive for fixed-price contracts, he acknowledged some programs require a more nuanced approach.
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Former Space Force chief joins Impulse Space board of directors
Raymond was the first chief of space operations, overseeing the creation of the Space Force and leading the service from 2019 to 2022.
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Pentagon launches six satellites to boost missile tracking capability
The satellites represent a portion of a broader Space Force plan to strengthen its missile warning and tracking capabilities against increasing threats.
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Space Force mulls 8-year active duty enlistments for new recruits
It’s unclear whether asking prospects to join the Space Force for nearly a decade would make a dent in the service’s booming recruitment efforts.
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Air Force leaders sound alarm over looming yearlong funding delay
The Pentagon is operating under its third continuing resolution of fiscal 2024 as Congress continues to draft defense spending legislation.
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Space Force forms Futures Command to validate mission needs
The command will be organized into centers, including a Concepts and Technology Center, a Wargaming Center and a Space Warfighting Analysis Center.
Space Force may launch GPS demonstration satellites to test new tech
The service is also conducting market research to refine its concept for a constellation of GPS demonstration satellites.
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