‘No indication’ Biden will flip SPACECOM HQ to Colorado: Kendall
"I haven't made a recommendation. I haven't made a decision. We're still in the process of doing some analysis," Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told House lawmakers today.
DoD rejiggers $96 billion Sentinel ICBM program to minimize delay
As officials described how they'll spend billions on America's nuclear arsenal and presented rosy outlooks, California's Rep. John Garamendi retorted, "The fact of the matter is every single one of these systems are behind schedule and over budget, every single one of them."
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Space Command encourages Congress to uphold Indo-Pacific Command’s $3.5B wish list
The exact amount Dickinson would like to see Congress add to SPACECOM's own budget is unclear, as the funding for five of the six wish list requests is restricted to a classified annex.
Glide Phase Interceptor for hypersonic defense about to enter ‘hardware phase’: MDA director
"We're ready to transition over to technology development," MDA Director Vice Adm. Jon Hill told the Center for Strategic and International Studies today.
Space Development Agency’s FY24 budget request skyrockets to $4.7B
The bulk of SDA's FY24 request, some $4.1 billion, is in research, development, test and evaluation aimed at getting the first iterations of its planned satellites for both data relay, called the Transport Layer, and missile warning and tracking, called the Tracking Layer, into orbit.
NORTHCOM chief: Homeland defense could be imperiled by commercial spectrum sale
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on March 5 sent a letter to Congress endorsing a plan for sharing the disputed 3.1-3.45 spectrum band — but also opening the possibility that DoD could vacate it entirely, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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NRO awards 6 study contracts for hyperspectral satellite imagery
Hyperspectral sensors can “see” what materials a surface is made of and identify individual elements in the surrounding atmosphere. For national security purposes, hyperspectral imagery could for example detect evidence of chemical weapon production and/or use.
In a $3 billion bet, Space Force envisions tactical anti-jam SATCOM keeping enemy EW at bay
The Space Force's goal is to create a resilient SATCOM architecture by using multiple types of satellites with better encryption and dispersed over various orbits to flummox adversary jamming attempts — with US national security planners fully expecting sophisticated electronic warfare attacks against satellites in future conflicts.
Space Force wants $243M in FY24 to kickstart ‘Long Range Kill Chain’ to track targets from space
The Space Force is "working with the Air Force and the Intelligence Community (IC) in a complementary way to design, develop, and deploy space-based GMTI systems," the service's FY24 budget documents explain.
Industry squabbles on need for novel space regulation as White House deliberates
"And as weird as that sounds, you know, from an industry guy, I absolutely need regulation and enforcement," said Tory Bruno, CEO of rocket maker ULA. "Because one bad actor can ruin that entire common environment for all of us."
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FCC proposes to ease direct satellite-to-phone communications
While DoD interested in the potential of satellite-to-wireless, government, military and industry officials speaking at Satellite 2023 recognized there also are a number of challenges for military operators.
Commerce eases satellite exports to MTCR partners; South Korea a key focus
The new policy does not change the restrictions for exports of rockets or drones designated by the MTCR as Category 1 systems.
Lockheed Martin’s plan to ‘Ignite’ space innovation
Robert Lightfoot, executive VP of Lockheed Martin Space, explained that the Ignite team pulls together four previously separate organizations to undertake fast-paced technology development.
Project Blackjack: DARPA’s test of satellite laser links delayed
A DARPA official couldn't confirm an exact launch date for the two Telesat birds, but explained in an email today that the agency is awaiting on a launch slot as well as the availability of an integration facility.