A man shot dead outside the Space Force remote station in New Hampshire approached the door while armed with a gun and a knife, an inquest hears A man armed with a gun and a knife was shot outside the Space Force remote station in New Hampshire after approaching the door The man identified as […]
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ULA launches US Space Force’s latest SBIRS missile warning satellite – Spaceflight Now
ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Space Force StationCredit: United Launch Alliance The dawn departure of a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral sent the US Army’s latest Space Based Infrared System missile warning satellite aloft, a $1.2 billion mission billed by Space Force as a springboard to a […]
Space Force drops fitness tests, members will wear trackers
Space Force has announced that its members will no longer need to take an annual physical fitness exam, NPR reported Tuesday. Instead of the scrutiny required by other military arms, the branch will require its soldiers – called Guardians – to wear wearable trackers. Smart rings or bracelets are meant to focus on wellness rather […]
Space Force scraps annual fitness checks for its Guardians
Annual fitness testing will no longer be a requirement for members of the Space Force, also known as the Guardians, from 2023, and will instead start wearing trackable fitness devices as they do not have need to be as fit as service members in the other five. branches of the US military. The devices, which […]
US Space Force TMO visits Space Systems Command
AUGUST 1, 2022 – The US Space Force Talent Management Office (TMO) hosted a town hall meeting at Space Systems Command to discuss and reinforce the implementation of the Guardian Ideal on July 13. The Guardian Ideal, first used in September 2021, is a foundational document creating a new approach to talent management to build […]
Saltzman, father of multi-domain operations, will replace Raymond as head of Space Force
Lt. Gen. B. Chance “Salty” Saltzman speaks at a GEOINT conference. (Photographs by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation) WASHINGTON: Lt. Gen. Chance “Salty” Satlzman, the current deputy chief of Space Force operations, has been named by the White House to replace Gen. Jay Raymond as service chief when he retires this fall, confirmed the […]
Motorcyclist dies after crash near Vandenberg Space Force Base | Local News
A multi-vehicle crash Thursday left a motorcycle fatal and an SUV driver slightly injured near Vandenberg Space Force Base, according to Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Crews responded at 7:49 a.m. to a report of an accident on Highway 1 involving a GMC Yukon, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Cherokee, Subaru Legacy and Aprilia Tuono motorcycle. Authorities […]
Man breaks into Space Force base to warn of alien-dragon war
Since the creation of the Space Force in 2019, the question has persisted as to what exactly it does. One would certainly hope that the branch would be heavily involved in a theoretical battle between aliens and dragons in space. The event that apparently a helpful citizen was trying to notify the Space Force of […]
Aspen Space Force Says “Earth Is Sexier Than Mars”
“How can we create our best possible future in our communities and stop waiting for someone else to somehow save us?” asks Ajax Phillips. “Or this idea that we are going to be saved by escaping the planet? She is the director of Earth Force Climate Command, a nonprofit organization whose slogan, “Earth is sexier […]
What would a European Space Force look like?
The militarization of space, temporarily on the back burner since the end of the Cold War, is once again being debated. In an increasingly contested environment, and at a time when military and civilian operations are increasingly dependent on space capabilities, world powers are arming themselves and signaling that Earth orbit could be the next […]
Companies strike, but Space Force acquisition portal “Front Door” remains closed
Joy White, executive director of Space Systems Command, right, speaks with Lt. Gen. John Thompson at Los Angeles Air Force Base, then head of SSC, Aug. 21, 2019. (via DVIDS) WASHINGTON: Space Force Acquisitions Command, Space Systems Command, has since February touted plans for a new one-stop website for interested vendors, called SSC Front Door, […]
The US Space Force Office of Rapid Capabilities will deliver its first project this year
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The US Space Force rapid development organization is on track to deliver its first system this year, a schedule that leaders say demonstrates the value of its unique role in the space ecosystem. space acquisition. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office was created by Congress in fiscal year 2018 to develop much-needed operational […]
More money from title loans is being poured into space technology by star-gazing investors
Even though Jeff Bezos’ and Richard Branson’s brief space flights sparked tremendous media interest in space travel over the previous week, investors have been ecstatic about space technology for at least two years. Last year, venture investing in space travel, satellite communication, and aerospace — which includes space-related technology like thrusters and propulsion systems — […]
Did a Steve Carell movie influence the US Space Force uniform?
When Space Force released its prototype uniform in September last year, many were quick to point out that it gave the call ‘Battlestar Galactica’. To complete the sci-fi vibe, each button bore the branch logo, and others say it looks like those from Star Trek. The criticism was not just about the uniform, but about […]
The Story of America’s First Secret Space Force
Last year, President Trump made headlines around the world when he announced that he intended to create a new branch of the US armed forces dedicated solely to orbital and deep space defense. This new space force would be responsible for defending America’s extensive satellite infrastructure from potential attack and for strengthening the means by […]
Atlas 5 launches Space Force satellite to test early warning technology
After waiting for cloudy weather, the US Space Force on Friday launched two satellites atop an Atlas 5 rocket to test ballistic and hypersonic missile early warning and tracking technology and to deploy a maneuverable spacecraft carrying a unknown number of classified payloads. Already a day late due to stormy weather, the $1.1 billion USSF-12 […]
Space Force acquisition chief to meet with ULA and Blue Origin, expects Vulcan to launch in December
Frank Calvelli said he wanted to make sure companies understand “the importance of achieving their goals” WASHINGTON – US Space Force Acquisition Manager Frank Calvelli this week will visit the United Launch Alliance factory in Decatur, Alabama, and get an update on the company’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket, a vehicle the US military has invested […]
US Space Force accepting applications for interservice transfer program through June 30
all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria The U.S. Space Force is accepting applications for the FY23 Interservice Transfer Program June 15-30. (US Space Force image) (US SPACE FORCE) – The US Space Force is accepting applications for the FY23 Interservice Transfer Program June 15-30. The IST allows qualified individuals from other uniformed services to […]
Space Force Says DARC Software On Track, Following GAO Concerns
Advanced Deep Space Radar Capability (Graphic: Northrop Grumman) WASHINGTON: The Space Force says the risks in its effort to develop software for a new radar to monitor deep space are actually diminishing — about six months after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns that he was “immature” and potentially a source of program delay. […]
For Space Force’s Monthly “Reverse Industry Days,” Space Domain Awareness Will Be Next
Artist’s impression of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Cislunar Highway Patrol demonstration satellite. (AFRL Chart) WASHINGTON: Space Force Acquisition Command will host a so-called “reverse industry day” next month on space domain awareness, including in the vast cislunar region between Earth and Earth orbits. Moon, as the next topic in a planned series of events […]
How the US Space Force plans to monitor outer space
Outer space is increasingly crowded, with both commercial endeavors and secret military projects. And it will be up to the new military branch of the United States, the Space Force, to protect American interests there. Space launches in the United States have increased and the participation of private companies has increased over the past decade. […]
Dress to impress: US Space Force releases new grooming and uniform guidelines
The US Space Force aims to ensure its valiant Guardians are dressed in style with impeccable grooming standards to match their impressive official attire and insignia. The Space Force has implemented a revamped Grooming and Uniform Policy that will ensure that America’s Sixth Military Branch has a distinct style, identity, and culture. As announced in […]
New details emerge in shooting involving officer at Space Force base that left man dead
A police officer and military-contracted security guard involved in a shooting that killed a Massachusetts man outside Space Force Station New Boston have been identified as an investigation continues . Michael Foley, 33, was fatally shot on Galaxy Way, an access road that leads to the remote Space Force station in New Hampshire, during the […]
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory partners with US Space Force to train cybersecurity workers – GeekWire
Students who participate in CHIRP will spend a week at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) conducting realistic cyber experiments at facilities such as PNNL’s Cybersecurity Operations Center. (Andrea Starr/PNNL Photo) The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is collaborating with the US Space Force to fill the gap in cybersecurity professionals working on space technologies. The […]
Space Force will allow neck tattoos, longer mustaches and more makeup options for Guardians
Space Force Guardians are allowed to have more tattoos and longer mustaches and will be able to use more types of makeup while in uniform, per the service’s new grooming and dress policies. The new policy, unveiled on Tuesday, relaxes mustache restrictions at the outer corners of the mouth; increases color options for nails and […]
USSF Releases Grooming and Uniform Policy Updates > United States Space Force > News
By Secretary of Air Force Public Affairs / Posted on May 24, 2022 ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — In a Space Force policy memorandum released today, the Space Force announced updates to the grooming and uniform policy that reflect the identity and culture of the nation’s sixth service. The image that Guardians present in uniform is […]
Man killed outside Boston’s new Space Force station in shooting involving military contractor
A man was fatally shot Friday night just outside a remote Space Force station in New Hampshire, in an incident involving a police officer and a security contractor. Around 11:30 p.m. local time, Michael Foley, 33, of Massachusetts, was shot dead on Galaxy Way — an access road that leads to the Space Force station, […]
US Space Force sees future demand for surveillance beyond Earth orbit
Space Force Lt. Gen. Whiting says the U.S. military will likely need to pay more attention to what’s happening in cislunar space WASHINGTON – An international race to the moon is already underway, with tThe United States, China, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates are all in various stages of planning […]
Misunderstood and sometimes parodied, the US Space Force raises public awareness of its mission
The US Army Space Force appears to be going nowhere, having survived the Netflix show of the same name. Yet the country’s youngest two-year-old service branch is still the butt of jokes and bigger questions about what it does and why it exists. “Most people don’t have the information they need,” said Master Sergeant Phillip […]
Shooting at NH Space Force military base kills one in Massachusetts
NEW BOSTON, NH – The New Hampshire Attorney General and NH State Police released additional information Friday regarding the fatal shooting involving an officer in New Boston. On Friday, there was a fatal shooting involving an officer on an access road to the New Boston Space Force Station, located at 317 Chestnut Hill Road in […]
The US Space Force will use ViaLite’s broadband links for satellite backhaul
Thanks to their ability to operate simultaneously on the L and S bands, broadband fiber optic links from ViaLite must be used in the backhaul network for the US space force(USSF) new satellite mesh network. USSF initial Slice 0 The constellation will consist of 20 transport satellites that will send data to defense-based assets via […]
Senators introduce bill to create Space National Guard under Space Force
Staff Sgt. David Diehl II, a non-commissioned officer with the 436th Communications Squadron in charge of wing cybersecurity, displays his U.S. Space Force stripes and service branch patch at Dover Air Force Base, Del., 12 February 2021. (Mauricio Campino/US Air Force photo) WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators is calling for the creation of […]
Space Force will pioneer “integrated testing” and digital range concepts
Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson delivers remarks at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. during a reception welcoming members of the US Space Force to join the club, January 5, 2022 Thompson talked about the Space Force mission. (US Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich) WASHINGTON: The Space Force’s […]
Space Force supports 125 teams to clear orbital debris
The US Space Force is turning to private companies for help clearing orbital debris that surrounds our planet, putting our spacecraft and astronauts at risk. The challenge: The Earth is surrounded by millions of orbital debris. Also known as “space junk”, these are now useless objects that humans have sent into space but never removed, […]
What the US Space Force does and why it exists
The US Army Space Force appears to be going nowhere, having survived the Netflix show of the same name. Yet the country’s youngest two-year-old service branch is still the butt of jokes and bigger questions about what it does and why it exists. “Most people don’t have the information they need,” said Master Sergeant Phillip […]
NASA extends Mars mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base | Local News
NASA has extended the first interplanetary mission launched from the West Coast, but the spacecraft needs the help of the winds on the Red Planet to stay healthy. InSight – its longer name is Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport mission – launched from what is now Vandenberg Space Force Base in […]
Space Force Uniform Logos, Ranked
Emblem of the Peterson-Schriever GarrisonChart: NASA/Space Force/Gizmodo In 2018, President Donald Trump first floated the idea of a new branch of the U.S. military known as Space Force, and since then the department has been defined by its branding as much as by its actual functions. When Trump personally unveiled the service’s logo in 2020, […]
Space Force Base Patrick’s Maintenance Shop repairs C-130J Combat King II and saves 10,000 man hours
A C-130J Combat King II aircraft was struck by a bird, the leading edge of the wing was damaged When a bird struck the leading edge of one of the wing’s C-130J Combat King II aircraft during a flight, the aircraft’s structural maintenance shop at 920 Maintenance Squadron repaired successfully repaired the damage and returned […]
The head of the Space Force presents the latest prototype service uniform. Yes, they tweaked the pants.
General John Raymond, chief of space operations for the US Space Force, presented the latest prototype of the service’s uniform during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. The new version features some notable changes after critics toasted an earlier version last year. Raymond’s tight-fitting uniform, which he wore while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee […]
VA officially recognizes Space Force as a military branch
Jim Absher is a Benefits columnist for Military.com. The Department of Veterans Affairs officially recognized the Space Force as a branch of the military, nearly 2½ years after the service was established. The Space Force was created on December 20, 2019, when then-President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act. While the Space Force […]
US Space Force Space Systems Command Awards SATCOM Prototype Contract to NIC4 – SatNews
NIC4a subsidiary of Network innovationsreceived a Service Provider Registry (SPR), a component of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Enterprise Management and Control (EM&C). This software development effort is for the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC)through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) inasmuch as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement. The SPR prototype represents the company’s […]
‘Space Force’ gets the ax after 2 seasons
Netflix had a terrible month. The streamer’s stock price tumbled after the service suffered its first-ever drop in users in the previous quarter, and Netflix is now canceling a slew of shows as it tries to convince Wall Street that it can straighten out the activity. “Space Force,” the series from Steve Carell and “The […]
Ohio is one of the first in the state to join Space Force
AKRON, Ohio — Officials established the U.S. Space Force in 2019, and its mission is to protect U.S. interests in space against potential adversaries. Space Force has selected a handful of Ohioans to serve in the branch, are selected to serve in the branch, and one of them is from northeast Ohio. What do you […]
Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ Has Been Canceled But US Guardians Are Not Sorry
When they heard “Space Force,” many Americans didn’t first think of the two-year-old military branch of the U.S. Space Force, but rather of a Netflix comedy series of the same name starring actor Steve Carell. The streaming giant’s show parodied military life in the new service with an ensemble cast and made it difficult for […]
Netflix cuts Meghan Markle’s Pearl, Steve Carell’s Space Force and lays off staff after financial results fall
Being a Sussex presumably confers many privileges, but Netflix ax immunity is not one of them. So Meghan Markle found out like her animated series pearlwhich has been in development since last July, took a beating this weekend as the streaming giant began making major adjustments in response to its waning fortunes. Meghan Markle, Duchess […]
Space Force season 3 is not happening on Netflix
Netflix continues its recent cancellation trend by officially announcing that the Steve Carrell-led comedy series space force will not continue. The workplace comedy originally premiered in May 2020 with a second season in February 2022. On Friday, April 29, Deadline revealed that Netflix would not be moving forward with it. space force season 3. Created […]
Netflix cancels ‘Space Force’ after two seasons
Netflix has canceled according . The comedy series Parks and recreation co-creator Greg Daniels will not have a third season. The cancellation comes only a few weeks after space force Premiere February 18. Very inspired by the Trump administration’s decision to create a space force, the series played the role of a four-star general. And […]
‘Space Force’ canceled by Netflix after 2 seasons – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has chosen not to renew the comedy series from Greg Daniels and Steve Carell space force for a third season. The decision for the series, which starred John Malkovich and Ben Schwartz alongside Carell, comes two and a half months after season 2 was released on February 18. Streaming Originals Nielsen charts, debuting […]
‘Space Force’ canceled after two seasons on Netflix
Steve Carell’s ‘Space Force’ has been canceled after two seasons on Netflix. The second season of the comedy, which reunited Carell and “The Office” creator Greg Daniels, debuted Feb. 18. Season 2 of “Space Force” picked up with General Mark Naird (Carell) and his underdog team having to prove themselves useful to a new administration […]
Space Force season 2 canceled on Netflix
After two seasons of getting boots on the moon and trying to justify the existence of a sixth military branch, space force could no longer justify its existence to Netflix. The show, which featured Steve Carell in the lead role as Chief of Space Operations Mark Naird, was canceled to the streamer by Deadline. Marc […]
Air Force Academy will have first permanent Space Force teacher as more cadets become Guardians
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs welcomes its first permanent Space Force teacher, as interest in the new branch of military service continues to grow among cadets. Air Force Col. Luke Sauter, a tenured professor and head of the school’s astronautics department, will transfer to Space Force on Friday in a formal ceremony at […]
Netflix’s Space Force canceled after two seasons
Netflix has canceled its workplace comedy series Space Force starring Steve Carell following a disappointing reception for the show’s second season. The Netflix comedy series space force was canceled after two seasons. Created by Steve Carell (Office) and Greg Daniels (Parks and recreation), the series centered on the somewhat clumsy efforts of Space Force, a […]
Netflix has canceled Steve Carell’s SPACE FORCE
Alas, space force is not anymore. Netflix canceled the Steve Carell-led show after its second season. That means no more tacky uniforms, no more space jokes, and no more space forceis the hilarious cast. We’re sad to see this one go, although we always knew there was room for improvement. space force was a timely […]
$1.8 million home for Space Force’s most enlisted leader included in 2023 budget request
The Department of the Air Force’s 2023 budget proposal includes a request to build a $1.8 million home at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to house the Space Force enlisted leader. The request for a brand new 3,500 square foot home for the Space Force chief master sergeant is hidden in the more than $230 […]
Space Force offers bonuses up to $20,000 for new Guardians with technical backgrounds
The Space Force unveiled a wave of bonuses to attract recruits with highly specialized technological backgrounds to become Guardians. Bonuses range from $12,000 to $20,000 for certain technology certifications that could be used for Space Force cyber career fields, according to a press release from the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting service. Earlier this […]
US Space Force to monitor region beyond geosynchronous orbit • The Register
The US Space Force created a unit, the 19th Space Defense Squadron, to monitor activity in the region beyond Earth’s geosynchronous orbit, to the Moon and beyond. 18th SDS Commander Lt. Col. Matt Lintker confirmed the launch of the task force during a panel discussion at the intelligence and defense-focused C4ISRNet conference held virtually this […]
The Space Force Association launches the Texas Chapter
Joseph Guzman, Vice President SFA Central Region The SFA Central Region is excited to launch our final chapter – from deep within the heartland of Texas, home to a rich space culture. SFA Texas Chapter is ready for launch! — Joseph Guzman, Vice President SFA Central Region AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ […]
US Space Force develops plans for tactically responsive capabilities
WASHINGTON — As Congress pushes the Space Force to develop a responsive launch capability capable of rapidly replenishing assets, the service is looking more broadly at how it can make its entire architecture more responsive. Over the past two years, Congress has included language in the National Defense Authorization Act directing the Space Force to […]
US Space Force space defense squadron tasked with deep space focus
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force established the 19th Space Defense Squadron this month in Dahlgren, Va., to focus on cislunar space domain awareness, said Lt. Col. Matthew Lintker, Space Delta 2 de la force, during the C4ISRNET conference on April 20. According to the squadron’s Facebook page, the unit stood up on April 6 […]
Space Force will have its first Guardians-only Boot Camp class next month
The Space Force will finally have its first boot camp class staffed entirely by future Guardians, a pivotal move for the new military branch, created two years ago, as it tries to forge its own identity. Between May and June, 72 men and women will attend a training camp at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, […]
Departing Air, Space Force lead on Pentagon technology • The Register
The first outgoing chief architect of the US Air and Space Force has urged the Pentagon to stop wasting time building everything itself and use commercial kit if available and suitable to quickly upgrade its capabilities technologies. “If the Department of Defense is to compete on today’s global stage and maintain its technological edge, it […]
US Space Force confirms meteor that hit Earth in 2014 came from interstellar space
The United States Space Command (USSC) confirmed on Tuesday that the meteor that hit Earth in 2014 was an interstellar object, meaning it came from a different star system. The USSC, in a note released earlier this month, made the revelation that made “Oumuamua” the second interstellar object to visit our solar system in 2017. […]
Ansys will help develop a radar for Space Force
© Northrop Grumman Rendering of Advanced Deep Space Radar Capability (DARC). 1 credit Pittsburgh-based Ansys, an engineering simulation company, will support aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman in the development, testing and delivery of advanced deep space radar (DARC) capability for the US Space Force Space Systems Command space domain awareness mission. “Ansys is […]
Army and Space Force officials to join roundtable on service intelligence plans and priorities
GovCon Wire Events will feature Ed Mornston, Director of Intelligence and Security at Army Futures Command; and Joseph Rouge, deputy director of ISR at the US Space Force, as panelists at a virtual event scheduled for Wednesday. Brian Keller, vice president and strategic account manager for the military at Leidos, will moderate the roundtable as […]
‘Space Force’ characters and their ‘The Office’ counterparts
At first glance, Office and space force may not have much in common. After all, what overlap can there be between the day-to-day tasks of a paper company and a new branch of government? It turns out that the two American comedies share a significant amount of overlap. For a, space force was created by […]
Space Force and SpaceX successfully launch satellite from Vandenberg – NBC Los Angeles
After two delays, the US Space Force and SpaceX successfully launched a reconnaissance satellite into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket early on Easter Sunday. At 6:13 a.m. Sunday, the NROL-85 mission lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base northwest of Santa Barbara. “We launched our second SpaceX Falcon 9 national security space launch from […]
US Space Force, SpaceX successfully launches National Reconnaissance Office mission from California
US Space Force, SpaceX successfully launches National Reconnaissance Office mission from California Press release from: United States Space Force Posted: Sunday April 17th 2022 U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command, SpaceX, and the National Reconnaissance Office successfully launched mission NROL-85 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket today at 6:13 a.m. from Space Launch Complex (SLC)-4 […]
Trump’s space force faces a unique challenge finding places to train troops
The US Space Force plans to launch a live orbital range to test new kits and train its troops to operate space systems, but finding a place among the stars has been difficult. A branch of the US military that was launched under former President Donald Trump, Space Force is currently unable to find an […]
10 Times We Saw Steve Carell’s Michael Scott in Mark Naird
Although it has not yet been confirmed, according to the end of season 2 of space force, it seems likely that the show will be renewed for a third season. An asteroid is heading straight for earth and what is everyone doing? To sing. The show succeeds in that it takes serious subject matter and […]
Schriever Space Force Base gets $30 million for new fitness center
A $30 million renovation project for the fitness center at Schriever Space Force Base outside Colorado Springs, Colo., was approved last month, giving Guardians stationed in the rural area access to a more modern gym after several years of struggling for updates to the building. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., reserved the project in the […]
OODA Loop – Space Force is allowed to commission civilian cyber talents as officers using Constructive Service Credits
John Smail, CISSP, a Senior Cyberspace Officer, United States Space Force (who previously served as Director of Cyberspace Operations and Deputy Director of Communications at the National Reconnaissance Office) recently posted an announcement that we thought our readership would find interesting . According to Smail, the Space Force was authorized to commission civilian cyber professionals […]
Russia jams GPS satellite signals in Ukraine, US Space Force says
Another piece of Ukraine’s space infrastructure is under attack, according to an NBC report. Jammers from Russian forces besieging the country target Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signals that are used for navigation, mapping and other purposes, according to the report, citing the US Space Force. “Ukraine may not be able to use GPS because […]
US Space Force releases data on bright fireballs – Sky & Telescope
A fireball experienced multiple bursts during the 2012 Geminid meteor shower. Jupiter is above the meteor; Orion is on the left. John Flannery Nearly 1,000 bright fireballs – large meteors that (mostly) burn up in Earth’s atmosphere – have hit our planet since 1988. We know this because the US Department of Defense has tracked […]
US Air Force and Space Force Participate in FIDAE 2022 Trade and Air Show in Chile > US Southern Command > News
After a full week of performances, static aircraft displays, and all the logistics and support needed to make an event like the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) happen, the American Airmen return home after creating lasting memories and partnerships in Santiago, Chile, April 5-10, 2022. As the fifth largest air […]
L3Harris will modernize the US Space Force’s object tracking infrastructure
US technology company L3Harris has won a $117 million contract to continue upgrading US Space Force infrastructure to improve tracking of objects in space. The agreement is part of the ten-year Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) program, which has an overall value estimated at $1.2 billion. According to the president of L3Harris […]
US Space Force releases decades of Bolide data to NASA for planetary defense studies
An agreement between NASA and the US Space Force recently authorized the release of decades of data collected by US government sensors on fireball events (large, bright meteors also called bolides) for the benefit of the scientific communities and the public. planetary defense. This action is the result of collaboration between NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination […]
‘We must act now’ to defend space capabilities: US Space Force commander
Leaders of the military community informed Congress on April 6 that China and Russia were seeking to usurp the strategic advantage of the United States by disrupting its space infrastructure. New, more resilient satellite systems, they said, were in the works. “Our adversaries are determined to disrupt our strategic advantage in space during crises and […]
US Space Force plans one-hour global delivery
The United States Space Force (USSF) hopes to use a fleet of rockets to make one-hour cargo delivery anywhere in the world a reality. Whether sending essential supplies to the scene of a humanitarian disaster or supporting military activities in a remote combat space, Space Force authorities consider global delivery from one hour to the […]
Kirtland named finalist for Space Force website
Albuquerque’s Kirtland Air Force Base is one of four military bases in New Mexico and was just named a finalist to host the US Space Force. (Greg Sorber/Albuquerque Journal) Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal New Mexico is vying to house two parts of the headquarters of the US Space Force’s Space and Training Readiness Command, […]
Space Force is right and wrong about TV show theme songs
Netflix’s Space Force makes the case that TV shows no longer need full theme songs. Here’s why it’s both good and bad. Netflix Hijinks space force season 2 includes the choice of an anthem for Space Force, and the arguments made by the characters for what a theme song should be are both true and […]
Vandenberg Space Force Base considered for U.S. Space Force training headquarters
VANDENBERG, Calif. — Vandenberg Space Force Base has been announced as one of six sites being considered for the US Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) headquarters. STARCOM is one of three Space Force field commands and is responsible for the deliberate development, education and training of people in the space profession, according […]
US Space Force taps Space Micro to build GEO Lasercom terminals
New contract extends after original US Air Force contract SAN DIEGOCalifornia. , April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Space Micro Inc., powered by Voyager Space, and a provider of digital, electro-optical and communications systems for satellites, deep space exploration and other space equipment, announced today awarded today by the US Space Force, Space Systems Order for […]
Trump supporter says space force will help overturn election in viral video
A video of a Donald Trump supporter at the former president’s rally has gone viral after she said the Space Force had information proving the 2020 election was stolen. Trump held a rally in Washington Township, Michigan on Saturday, and a supporter said Space Force will help him cancel the 2020 election. Video of the […]
Trump supporter trusts ‘Space Force’ to cancel 2020 election
Donald Trump supporters are voicing wild conspiracy theories ahead of his Saturday rally in Michigan. The rally’s “opening prayer” was delivered by a conspiracy theorist who falsely claimed that Trump was the “current” president of the United States. A Trump supporter interviewed by Right Side Broadcasting Network said the Space Force was part of the […]
Space Force season 3 not coming to Netflix in April 2022
New episodes of the hilarious original comedy starring Office‘s Steve Carell won’t be hitting our screens this month – that’s right folks, space force season 3 is not coming to Netflix in April 2022. But did we really expect him to come back so soon? Season 2 of the workplace comedy was released on Netflix […]
Slingshot Aerospace wins $25M contract with Space Force to build ‘digital twin’ space simulator – TechCrunch
Space simulation and analytics company Slingshot Aerospace has been awarded a 39-month, $25.2 million contract by the US Space Force (USSF) to develop and deliver two of its products: Digital Space Twin and Slingshot Laboratory. The contract was funded by Space Systems Command and the USSF’s venture arm, SpaceWERX. Digital Space Twin is a virtual […]
The US Space Force will use a “digital twin” to simulate satellite incidents
The US Space Force must prepare for calamity, but how can it do so when it cannot train to use real satellites in orbit? He’s going to use a digital twin, apparently. Slingshot Aerospace says it is developing a “Digital Space Twin” that will combine physics-based modeling with real-time object mapping to help Space Force […]
US Space Force awards contract for simulation and wargaming environment
WASHINGTON – Slingshot Aerospace today announced that it is developing a digital replica of the space environment for the U.S. Space Force under a new $25 million contract to rapidly deliver training and war game. The company’s Digital Space Twin simulates the space environment and maps orbiting objects and space weather in real time. Slingshot […]
Space Force Seeks Substantial Increase for Fiscal Year 2023 – $24.5 Billion – SpacePolicyOnline.com
President Biden is asking for $24.5 billion for the US Space Force in fiscal year 2023, a substantial increase from the $18 billion allocated by Congress for fiscal year 2022. Part of the increase is due to transfers from other parts of the DOD budget, but research and development funding in particular is boosted. In […]
Space Force wants 40% budget increase as it seeks to beef up space missile warning
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force’s $24.5 billion funding request for fiscal year 2023 represents a 40% increase over last year, driven by the urgency to develop the space architecture of Department of Defense Missile Warning and Tracking. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporters at an embargoed press conference March 25 that the growth […]