Illustration of in-space refueling of satellites. Credit: Orbit Fab By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 24 September 2025 Concepts like ‘dynamic space operations’ and ‘sustained space maneuver’ refer not only to extending the life of satellites but also to allowing them to ‘take action’ NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — U.S.
A Remote Tracking Station Block Change, or RBC, antenna is installed January 2012 at Kaena Point Tracking Station, Hawaii. The 50th Space Wing earned operational acceptance of the antenna, along with three other RBC antennas located at New Boston Air Force Station, NH; RAF Oakhanger, England and Guam Tracking Station.
By Rosemary Potter, Published by Rude Bagette, 20 September 2025 In a groundbreaking collaboration, Anduril Industries and Impulse Space have joined forces to launch a cutting-edge demonstration satellite, aiming to revolutionize satellite maneuverability and enhance U.S. space defense capabilities amid growing competition from China. IN A NUTSHELL Anduril and Impulse
Perched atop a Hawaiian volcano, the telescopes of U.S. Space Force's Maui Space Surveillance Complex provide a clear view of passing satellites. Jennifer Hlad / Defense One By Jennifer Hlad, Published by Defense One, 19 September 2025 In an interview, Space Force’s Saltzman reveals what’s next for the key sensor site.
Northrop Grumman's low-Earth orbit constellation of satellites detecting missile launches by an unidentified adversary. Northrop Grumman was selected to build 14 satellites with infrared sensors for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TRK) to detect, identify, and track hypersonic weapons and missiles from their earliest stages of launch
By Greg Hadley, Published by Air and Space Forces, 5 September 2025 SpOC is getting booted from the Space Force. The service is renaming its Space Operations Command, with its Star Trek-themed acronym, to Combat Forces Command to emphasize its warfighting mission. Air & Space Forces Magazine has confirmed the
Astranis is developing a geostationary commercial satellite called Omega that is being pitched to the U.S. military for broadband communications. Credit: Astranis By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 4 September 2025 For decades, the military has relied on large, multi-ton satellites for global communications from geostationary orbit (GEO), a
Two Falcon Heavy side boosters stand on Landing Zones 1 and 2 (background and foreground) after returning from space in October 2023. Credit: SpaceX By Stephen Clark, Published by Ars Technica, 4 September 2025 There are no Falcon Heavy launches this year, so now's the time for SpaceX to act.
