Join Leidos and SpaceNews on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. ET to hear how the U.S. Space Force is partnering with industry to accelerate new approaches for collapsing space kill chains through rapid commercial integration and unclassified technology cohorts.

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MILAN – It’s not always clear which government agency is responsible for defending satellites against cyberattacks.   Research focused on France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States revealed […]

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Taking cues from the Space Development Agency, the Space Force is rethinking its future satellite architecture

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Gravitics, a startup developing modules for commercial space stations, will use its technologies for tactically responsive space applications for the U.S. Space Force.

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In the upcoming budget cycles the Space Force needs to align its words with its actions and follow through on making tough choices

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The Electro-Optical/Infrared Weather Systems cubesat gets a second chance a year after a previous mission failed to deploy

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While the Pentagon has long pursued augmented GPS capabilities, including using allied backup systems, it is now scoping a burgeoning commercial market promising innovative options to reduce GPS dependence.

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The U.S. Space Force is preparing to kick off environmental studies that could lead to SpaceX Starship launches from either the Cape Canaveral facility used by the Delta 4 or a new complex.

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As China expands its presence in orbit, the U.S. Space Force continues to express concern about Beijing’s advancing satellite capabilities. The latest cause for alarm is China’s deployment of imaging satellites in geostationary orbit.

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The Defense Innovation Unit is backing a Space Force initiative to buy commercial satellite imagery directly from providers

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Col. Joyce Bulson said the Space Systems Command ontinues to evaluate other refueling solutions for potential use.

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Diane Howard: "The industry has to have a “clear demand signal from government users"

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Chief Master Sgt. Ron Lerch, of the Space Systems Command’s intelligence directorate, said China's rapidly advancing military space-based reconnaissance capabilities are worrisome. 

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The U.S. military is pursuing novel ways to harness commercial satellite connectivity

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The U.S. Space Force enters its fifth year amid heightened threats to the nation’s space assets, rising geopolitical tensions and technological challenges.

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The U.S. Space Force has inked a $19.8 million deal with Microsoft to develop a virtual and mixed-reality training environment.

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The commercial space strategy will guide the Space Force's integration of commercial satellite services into its routine operations.

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As the U.S. Space Force turns four this month, a pair of retired military leaders outline the Space Forces critical need for resources to counter evolving threats and maintain the United State's security interests in an increasingly competitive space environment.

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The Space Force on Dec. 12 kicked off its first national conference focused on professional development, bringing together service members, known as guardians, from across the nascent military branch.

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Since its inception four years ago, the U.S. Space Force has faced congressional scrutiny and received numerous directives to transform the military’s space capabilities at warp speed.

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The U.S. Space Force on Dec. 8 officially activated its first component dedicated to both Europe and Africa.

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The Defense Information Systems Agency on Nov. 22 published a request for proposals for low Earth orbit satellite-based services.

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The U.S. Space Force is on track to launch at least two weather monitoring spacecraft next year while determining a long-term replacement for its aging satellites

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While refueling wasn’t a priority before, mobility and logistics are now a “hugely important area for our combatant commanders."

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