Silent Barker launch By Theressa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 15 December 2025 Interested firms have until Jan. 9 to respond to a Space Force request for information about new wide-field-of-view cameras for a SILENTBARKER replacement constellation. SPACEPOWER 2025 — The Space Force intends to go solo in developing a
Robbie Robertson, Sedaro CEO and co-founder, gives a presentation on the National Spacepower Center to U.S. Space Force leaders. Credit: Sedaro By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 12 December 2025 ORLANDO, Fla. — The Space Force Association, a nonprofit advocacy group, announced plans to create a virtual education and
The Counter Communications System used to jam enemy satellites. (Airman 1st Class Andrew Bertain/U.S. Air Force) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 10 December 2025 ORLANDO, Fla. — A ground-based satellite-jamming system made by L3Harris Technologies for the U.S. Space Force has been approved for potential export to select
Illustration of Muon Space's environmental monitoring satellite. By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 9 December 2025 The company won an SBIR contract to adapt commercial thermal-sensing tech for military missile warning applications WASHINGTON — Muon Space has secured a $1.9 million contract to develop an infrared sensing payload for
Illustration of Northrop Grumman’s Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker (GAS-T) platform designed to fuel and extend the life of in-orbit assets. Credit: Northrop Grumman By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 4 December 2025 China’s lunar ambitions grab attention, but a quieter milestone that the country achieved earlier this year could
GSSAP space domain awareness satellite (Air Force Space Command archive) By Courtney Albon, Published by Air and Space Forces, 1 December 2025 The Space Force’s strategy to replace its fleet of neighborhood watch satellites in geosynchronous orbit includes plans to field multiple satellite constellations, one focused on reconnaissance and one focused on surveillance
President Donald Trump announces plans for Golden Dome at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press) By Thomas Novelly, Published by Defense One, 26 November 2025 Federal regulations don’t require disclosure for awards under $9 million. Space Force officials declined to name winners of
Published by Blue Origin, 24 November 2025 Blue Origin announced today an agreement with Optimum Technologies (OpTech) to integrate its next-generation Caracal optical payload onboard the first mission of Blue Ring, the highly maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft for payload delivery, hosting, and infrastructure services. Blue Ring's first mission is expected to
