By Joshua Huminski,Published by Breaking Defense, 2 November 2021 For years, the Pentagon has been required to have two military space launch providers available at all times. But that system means a slow process, with long-scheduled launch plans. Now, with the rise of alternative launch providers around the globe and
By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Beaking Defense, 1 November 2021 The delicate compromise between the US, Russia and China "may actually accomplish something," said Victoria Samson, head of Secure World Foundation's Washington office. WASHINGTON: The UN First Committee, responsible for international security, today approved a new working group to develop
by Staff Writers for Launchspace, Published by SpaceWar, 29 October 2021 Bethesda, MD (SPX) - A new arms race is unfolding among spacefaring nations. Space experts have been telling us about contested space for the last several years. The number of active satellites is exploding from about 1,000 a few
By Emma Thorpe, Published by Orbital Today, 29 October 2021 The 21st-century Earth is choking on carbon emissions, and today’s rocket launch industry adds its share to this phenomenon. But how do rockets affect the environment? The more carbon accumulates in the atmosphere, the more it acts as thermal insulation
By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 29 October 2021 The planned buy with the largest potential value is for DoD-wide SATCOM services from commercial operators of p-LEO constellations, with multiple awards totaling $875 million slated in August 2022. WASHINGTON: Beginning next month, the Space Force intends to issue a
By Tereza Pultarova, Published by Space.com, 28 October 2021 If the environment was your priority, which rocket would you choose? When it comes to their environmental impacts, not all rocket fuels are equal. Which are the industry's 'dirty secrets' and which technologies might satisfy even Greta Thunberg? Here's a look
By Colin Clark, Published by Breaking Defense, 2 November 2021 Models shared exclusively with Breaking Defense offer a rare glimpse into nation-on-nation run-ins in space as satellites follow, flee, and, allegedly, listen in on each other. WASHINGTON: China has demonstrated the ability to track and maneuver a satellite with a
By Karl Grossman, Published by Counter Punch, 28 October 2021 The co-chairs of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics of the U.S. House of Representatives Science, Space & Technology Committee were cheerleaders for the use of nuclear power in space at a hearing at which they presided over last week
