24 hours to launch: Space Force, DIU kick off new ‘Tactically Responsive Space’ mission

24 hours to launch: Space Force, DIU kick off new ‘Tactically Responsive Space’ mission
24 hours to launch: Space Force, DIU kick off new ‘Tactically Responsive Space’ mission

The program, called Victus Haze, builds on the on-going Space Systems Command Victus Nox mission to rapidly launch a prototype satellite for keeping tabs on objects in low Earth orbit.

China’s rapid space launch advantage, and how the US can try to counter it

China’s rapid space launch advantage, and how the US can try to counter it
China’s rapid space launch advantage, and how the US can try to counter it

China has now passed the United States in its tactically responsive space launch capabilities, according to a new report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology.

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Small satellite acquisition: Contracting for success

Small satellite acquisition: Contracting for success
Small satellite acquisition: Contracting for success

Millennium Space Systems’ Vice President of Contracts Joshua Madrigal shares how contracting plays a critical role in acquisition.

24 hours from ‘go’: Next Space Force ‘responsive launch’ experiment aims to loft satellite in a hurry

24 hours from ‘go’: Next Space Force ‘responsive launch’ experiment aims to loft satellite in a hurry
24 hours from ‘go’: Next Space Force ‘responsive launch’ experiment aims to loft satellite in a hurry

“We have spent a lot of time admiring the problem of how to be responsive in space,” SSC head Lt. Gen. Michael Guetlein said. “We are done admiring the problem and we are getting after the combatant commands’ need to truly protect and defend the peaceful use of space.”

Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch

Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch
Lawmakers petition for $50M defense spending for tactically responsive space launch

The Senate version of the 2022 defense appropriations bill also includes $50 million, a House aide explained, but the House version only includes $5 million.

As Air Force Signals Hypersonic Doubts, Key Senators Want To Go Faster

As Air Force Signals Hypersonic Doubts, Key Senators Want To Go Faster
As Air Force Signals Hypersonic Doubts, Key Senators Want To Go Faster

“I’m not satisfied with the pace,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said. “We’re making some progress on the technology; I would like to see it be better.”

HASC Makes Plan To Force DoD Use Of Commercial Space

HASC Makes Plan To Force DoD Use Of Commercial Space
HASC Makes Plan To Force DoD Use Of Commercial Space

The HASC policy bill covers everything from commercial space situational awareness to on-orbit servicing to responsive launch.

Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool

Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool
Space Force Expands Commercial Launch Services Pool

The OSP-4 contract vehicle targets both mature launch providers and emerging companies approximately one year from being launch capable, according to SMC.