Two CubeSats, part of a constellation built and operated by Planet Labs Inc. to take images of Earth, were launched from the International Space Station in 2016. (NASA) by Nathan Strout, Published by C4ISRNET, 26 February 2021 WASHINGTON — In year two, the U.S. Space Force wants to build deeper
An artist's rendering of the fifth geosynchronous Space Based Infrared System on orbit. (Lockheed Martin) by Nathan Strout, Published by C4ISRNET, 27 February 2021 WASHINGTON — Now more than ever, American war fighters depend on space-based capabilities for their missions. In response, adversaries have developed counter space weapons meant to
By Staff Writers, Published by Spacewar, 26 February 2021 Washington DC (AFNS) - Because of its small size and high dependency on advanced technology, the US Space Force is perhaps better positioned than any branch of the US military to become a cash-cow for private industry. A top US Space
ByAlexander Yermakov, Published in Modern Diplomacy, 15 February, 2021 In recent years, we have seen a spike in interest in space exploration: revolutionary developments in the space launch services market; new satellite services for various purposes; the introduction the first new manned spacecraft in some time; and the ambitious U.S.
Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Pentagon transferring airmen into the U.S. Space Force, Arlington, Va., Sept. 15, 2020. U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich By Patrick Tucker, Published by Defense One, 8 January, 2021 Growing threats to U.S. space
A B-2 bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., touches down at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in Red Flag 21-1 combat exercises. Photo by Airman Thomas Cox/U.S. Air Force By Ed Adamcyk, Published by Defense News, 8 February 2021 Feb. 8 (UPI) -- A 19-day combat training
Gen. James Dickinson By Theresa Hitchens, Published in Breaking Defense - 28 January, 2021 We must have fully integrated offensive and defensive operations across all of our services, as well as our partners," says Army Gen. James Dickinson, SPACECOM commander. UPDATED TO INCLUDE LINK TO THE VISION DOCUMENT. WASHINGTON: In
Combined Force Space Component Command (CFSCC) oversees the Air Force’s five space wings and ensures space capabilities such as GPS navigation and satellite-based communications are available to U.S. commanders and allied nations (image: SpaceNews) By COREY DICKSTEIN, STARS AND STRIPES - Published: November 19, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has
