New Space Force ops head pushing ‘aggressive’ moves toward mission ‘integration’

New Space Force ops head pushing ‘aggressive’ moves toward mission ‘integration’
New Space Force ops head pushing ‘aggressive’ moves toward mission ‘integration’

New SpoC head Lt. Gen. David Miller said decisions about new Integrated Mission Deltas are expected “in the coming weeks.”

Growing the Space Force: Is outsourcing operations an answer?

Growing the Space Force: Is outsourcing operations an answer?
Growing the Space Force: Is outsourcing operations an answer?

“This is not only new; it’s astounding. It’s shocking. It’s a huge change (if adopted),” one industry contractor told Breaking Defense of the proposal.

Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’

Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’
Space Force’s Saltzman hopes to launch new Futures Command centers ‘late this year’

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said the new Futures Command will not just be looking at what new capabilities the Space Force should build, own and operate, but also at how commercial tech, systems and services can fill some needs. 

To kill the kill chains: How Space Force could use AI to avoid ‘operational surprise’ on orbit

To kill the kill chains: How Space Force could use AI to avoid ‘operational surprise’ on orbit
To kill the kill chains: How Space Force could use AI to avoid ‘operational surprise’ on orbit

A new “white paper” from Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, obtained by Breaking Defense, stresses the foundational role of timely space domain awareness in ensuring that Space Force commanders are not caught flat-footed by adversaries.

For space, two steps forward, one step back: 2023 in review

For space, two steps forward, one step back: 2023 in review
For space, two steps forward, one step back: 2023 in review

The Space Force has made some visible progress in its “pivot” towards resiliency, but acquisition reform remains a hard slog.

White House plan for ‘novel’ space activities faces industry, Hill skepticism

White House plan for ‘novel’ space activities faces industry, Hill skepticism
White House plan for ‘novel’ space activities faces industry, Hill skepticism

“Telling me: ‘I’m creating a monster, but putting it in your closet,’ still means I have a monster in my closet. And I’d really rather not have a monster in my closet,” an industry representative told Breaking Defense.

‘Not enough’: Space Force pauses commercial strategy to flesh out ‘actionable’ plans with industry

‘Not enough’: Space Force pauses commercial strategy to flesh out ‘actionable’ plans with industry
‘Not enough’: Space Force pauses commercial strategy to flesh out ‘actionable’ plans with industry

“It can’t just be a strategy with aspirational platitudes about how we’re going to work together,” Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said. “It has to have more tangible guidance, things that we can take action on.”

At Hawaii space conference, DoD space monitoring challenges in the spotlight

At Hawaii space conference, DoD space monitoring challenges in the spotlight
At Hawaii space conference, DoD space monitoring challenges in the spotlight

“Providing space operators with relevant, timely data can help to prevent operational surprise and support efforts to protect and defend space assets,” a recent report to Congress on Pentagon space policy and strategy says.

As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap

As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap
As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap

When it comes to leveraging commercial space tech, one analyst said, “The old adage holds — show me your budget and I’ll show you your priorities.”

Led by US, global spending on military space jumped to $54B in 2022: Space Foundation

Led by US, global spending on military space jumped to $54B in 2022: Space Foundation
Led by US, global spending on military space jumped to $54B in 2022: Space Foundation

The Space Report 2023 Q2 study estimates that US Defense Department classified and unclassified spending in 2022 hit almost $43 billion.

Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict

Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict
Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict

In exchange for consenting to allowing DoD to commandeer services, the framework document suggests incentives for industry participants such as giving them status as a “preferential provider” to US government contracts and “war-risk insurance.”

Commerce slates mid-July for next round of space traffic ‘industry engagements’

Commerce slates mid-July for next round of space traffic ‘industry engagements’
Commerce slates mid-July for next round of space traffic ‘industry engagements’

“As the world gets more complicated, and there are more and more [space situational awareness] providers, the issue of who pays will be one which continually gets battered around,” said Richard DalBello, the Office of Space Commerce.

Draft House defense policy bill would speed hypersonic missile defense interceptor

Draft House defense policy bill would speed hypersonic missile defense interceptor
Draft House defense policy bill would speed hypersonic missile defense interceptor

The draft National Space Authorization Act would also push Space Force on integrating commercial data and on over-classification of space programs.

Along with new office, Space Force plots new funding pot for commercial buys by 2025

Along with new office, Space Force plots new funding pot for commercial buys by 2025
Along with new office, Space Force plots new funding pot for commercial buys by 2025

Space Systems Command’s new Commercial Space Marketplace for Innovation and Collaboration (COSMIC) facility in Chantilly, Virg., will serve as the “physical headquarters” for the SSC Commercial Space Office.