Space

The state of play in military space

The military space sector is evolving fast. Get the latest from Space Force and industry officials on what’s next for acquisition, policy and training in a new Breaking Defense eBook.

Breaking Defense coverage of Spacepower Conference 2025 eBook cover

There’s never a dull moment when it comes to military space, especially heading into 2026.

Our new eBook brings together key insights into what’s next for space acquisition, policy, and training — along with a look at the capabilities Russia and China are testing on orbit. The collection draws in part from discussions at the 2025 Spacepower Conference.

These five stories from Senior Space Reporter Theresa Hitchens provide a snapshot of the latest thinking on satellite operations, acquisition reform and bigger political forces buffeting Washington and the space enterprise.

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