Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?

Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?
Is Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite a test for a future orbital nuclear weapon?

Breaking Defense was given exclusive space tracking information showing the unique path of the Russian system, one experts say is the reason for US government warnings about space-based nuclear weapons.

Space Safari, DIU to select Victus Haze launchers within ‘weeks’

Space Safari, DIU to select Victus Haze launchers within ‘weeks’
Space Safari, DIU to select Victus Haze launchers within ‘weeks’

“This will be a modified mission from the Victus Nox mission,” David Ryan, space portfolio manager at the Defense Innovation Unit said, noting that “there are two parts of the mission, and DIU is working on a single part with Space Safari.”

Victus Nox nails Space Force 24-hours-to-launch goal

Victus Nox nails Space Force 24-hours-to-launch goal
Victus Nox nails Space Force 24-hours-to-launch goal

“This mission highlights significant progress towards meeting emerging challenges in space,” said Lt. Col. MacKenzie Birchenough, materiel leader for SSC’s Space Safari office.

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.

Victus Nox: Space Force readies its 24-hour launch turnaround test

Victus Nox: Space Force readies its 24-hour launch turnaround test
Victus Nox: Space Force readies its 24-hour launch turnaround test

“It’s challenging. It’s not the status quo. We’re pushing the envelope with the Space Force,” Millennium CEO Jason Kim told Breaking Defense.

Space Force eyes 2025-2026 timeframe for tactically responsive space capabilities

Space Force eyes 2025-2026 timeframe for tactically responsive space capabilities
Space Force eyes 2025-2026 timeframe for tactically responsive space capabilities

“I think now’s the time where we need to figure out what is tactically responsive space, and I don’t think there’s a clear consensus,” said Kurt Eberly, who directs Northrop Grumman’s space launch vehicles business unit.