New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors

New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors
New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors

The strategy notes that contracts with commercial space providers could, if deemed necessary, “enable prioritization of Department requirements and capability needs over other commercial clients in specific situations.”

How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info

How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info
How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info

While the NGA chief said it’s “surprising to see that information advantage on the battlefield is so far countering superior equipment and mass” in Ukraine, experts warn a future information fight with China won’t likely go as smoothly.

Exclusive: Kendall floats commercial space ideas to VP Harris [Updated]

Exclusive: Kendall floats commercial space ideas to VP Harris [Updated]
Exclusive: Kendall floats commercial space ideas to VP Harris [Updated]

Kendall’s memo was “a proactive effort by the department to support the Vice President, and ensure the Department of Defense can support Biden Administration efforts to foster a broader role for the commercial space sector in supporting a more resilient space capabilities,” an Air Force official told Breaking Defense.

EXCLUSIVE: NRO Space ‘Civil Reserve’ Includes Shutter Control Option

EXCLUSIVE: NRO Space ‘Civil Reserve’ Includes Shutter Control Option
EXCLUSIVE: NRO Space ‘Civil Reserve’ Includes Shutter Control Option

“Frankly, this is an area where the United States can’t control what happens anymore,” said Secure World’s Brian Weeden.

Civil Liberties Debate Coming On Drone, Sat Photos

Civil Liberties Debate Coming On Drone, Sat Photos
Civil Liberties Debate Coming On Drone, Sat Photos

GEOINT: Small satellites — thousands of them, spinning round the Earth, taking endless photos from low earth and sun-synchronous orbits. Drones flying round neighborhoods or sitting on your windowsill and taking photos or relaying imagery. And you thought the NSA program that scooped up your phone’s metadata was intrusive? When most Americans think of privacy and…