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National Reconnaissance Office expands use of commercial satellite imagery
The contracts — awarded to Maxar, BlackSky and Planet — are part of NRO’s response to a growing demand for commercial satellite imagery.
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Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking
During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they’re developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.
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Defense Innovation Unit picks designs for space nuclear propulsion demo
DIU plans to launch a demonstration mission in 2027, showcasing the advantages of nuclear-powered spacecraft for maneuver operations in cislunar space.
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Satellite photo shows possible new Chinese nuclear submarine able to launch cruise missiles
A submarine seen in a satellite photo of a Chinese shipyard shows what could be a new class or subtype of a nuclear-powered attack sub with a new stealthy propulsion system and launch tubes for cruise missiles.
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Pentagon technology chief pledges support for DIU following director’s departure
Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said this week the Defense Innovation Unit has “very strong support” within the Department of Defense.
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Space Force lays out ‘Range of the Future’ priorities as launches surge
Major launch pads at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida are seeing a flurry of activity.
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Pentagon may rethink how it determines which space programs are classified
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said this week the guide, which is used to determine which programs should be classified, may need to be rewritten.
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No foul play in moving Space Command to Alabama, Pentagon watchdog says
The Pentagon watchdog found that the Air Force followed the rules in picking Redstone Arsenal, but it questioned whether the service’s base-selection process leads to the best fit.
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US and allies blame Russia for Viasat hack ahead of Ukraine invasion
While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.
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Space Force releases plan for testing satellites, ground systems
The Space Force signed off on the new test enterprise vision in March, which calls for an integrated test force and a more robust space test and training range infrastructure.
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National Reconnaissance Office expands use of commercial satellite imagery
The contracts — awarded to Maxar, BlackSky and Planet — are part of NRO’s response to a growing demand for commercial satellite imagery.
-
Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking
During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they’re developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.
-
Defense Innovation Unit picks designs for space nuclear propulsion demo
DIU plans to launch a demonstration mission in 2027, showcasing the advantages of nuclear-powered spacecraft for maneuver operations in cislunar space.
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Satellite photo shows possible new Chinese nuclear submarine able to launch cruise missiles
A submarine seen in a satellite photo of a Chinese shipyard shows what could be a new class or subtype of a nuclear-powered attack sub with a new stealthy propulsion system and launch tubes for cruise missiles.
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Pentagon technology chief pledges support for DIU following director’s departure
Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said this week the Defense Innovation Unit has “very strong support” within the Department of Defense.
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Space Force lays out ‘Range of the Future’ priorities as launches surge
Major launch pads at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida are seeing a flurry of activity.
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Pentagon may rethink how it determines which space programs are classified
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said this week the guide, which is used to determine which programs should be classified, may need to be rewritten.
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No foul play in moving Space Command to Alabama, Pentagon watchdog says
The Pentagon watchdog found that the Air Force followed the rules in picking Redstone Arsenal, but it questioned whether the service’s base-selection process leads to the best fit.
-
US and allies blame Russia for Viasat hack ahead of Ukraine invasion
While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.
-
Space Force releases plan for testing satellites, ground systems
The Space Force signed off on the new test enterprise vision in March, which calls for an integrated test force and a more robust space test and training range infrastructure.
-
National Reconnaissance Office expands use of commercial satellite imagery
The contracts — awarded to Maxar, BlackSky and Planet — are part of NRO’s response to a growing demand for commercial satellite imagery.
-
Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking
During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they’re developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.
-
Defense Innovation Unit picks designs for space nuclear propulsion demo
DIU plans to launch a demonstration mission in 2027, showcasing the advantages of nuclear-powered spacecraft for maneuver operations in cislunar space.
-
Satellite photo shows possible new Chinese nuclear submarine able to launch cruise missiles
A submarine seen in a satellite photo of a Chinese shipyard shows what could be a new class or subtype of a nuclear-powered attack sub with a new stealthy propulsion system and launch tubes for cruise missiles.
-
Pentagon technology chief pledges support for DIU following director’s departure
Heidi Shyu, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said this week the Defense Innovation Unit has “very strong support” within the Department of Defense.
-
Space Force lays out ‘Range of the Future’ priorities as launches surge
Major launch pads at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida are seeing a flurry of activity.
-
Pentagon may rethink how it determines which space programs are classified
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb said this week the guide, which is used to determine which programs should be classified, may need to be rewritten.
-
No foul play in moving Space Command to Alabama, Pentagon watchdog says
The Pentagon watchdog found that the Air Force followed the rules in picking Redstone Arsenal, but it questioned whether the service’s base-selection process leads to the best fit.
-
US and allies blame Russia for Viasat hack ahead of Ukraine invasion
While the U.S. and others did not tie the digital assault to any one specific element of the Russian government, Estonia pinned the blame on Russia’s infamous intelligence directorate, known as GRU.
-
Space Force releases plan for testing satellites, ground systems
The Space Force signed off on the new test enterprise vision in March, which calls for an integrated test force and a more robust space test and training range infrastructure.













