‘Fast movers’: Chinese satellites zoom around for inspections—or interference
In a previously unreported incident, one of China’s maneuvering satellites was tracked and approached by a Russian one.
David D. Chen and Peter W. Singer
Space Force’s effort to bring in new launch providers hasn’t worked yet. Officials aren’t surprised.
SpaceX won the first set of launches in Lane 1 of NSSL Phase 3 competition.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war
Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
How Russia, China envision nuking US satellites: from above and below
As the Pentagon builds huge constellations to shrug off conventional ASAT weapons, potential adversaries are taking things to a terrifying new level.
David D. Chen and Peter W. Singer
One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list
The service has never confirmed putting companies on the blacklist until now.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
First Space Force guardian to be launched into space this summer
Col. Nick Hague will be part of a six-month mission for NASA.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
RTX moves away from competing as a prime for space contracts
COO: “We’ve got some other strengths in some of the key components that go in the prime satellites and buses.”
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
Quick satellite replacement should send a message to China, Air Force No. 2 says
Space Force aims to improve on last fall’s five-day replacement exercise.
Lauren C. Williams, Senior Editor
Space Force seeks orbital-refueling tech in new budget
But spending caps will slow counterspace efforts, space chief says in interview.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
Secret space plane tests new orbit-switching maneuver
The aerobraking X-37B will use Earth’s atmosphere to change its altitude using minimal fuel.
Audrey Decker, Staff Writer
