Virgin’s space launch failure costs US, UK militaries 4 satellites
The US and UK had two defense-related satellites apiece on the Start Me Up mission, which will now need to be replaced.
UK’s Virgin launch bolsters DoD space resilience strategy
Once airborne, LauncherOne will detach from under the 747’s wing and nine satellites – both civil and defense types - will be sent into orbit.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.