Space Force looks to expand West Coast heavy launch capabilities
If developed, Space Launch Complex-14 would become the first dedicated super-heavy launch complex on the West Coast.
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Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.
Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase.
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
Poland sets up first-ever military satellite launch
“We are developing the capacities of targeting, and … we are joining a group of countries that have such capacities," a senior Polish official said.
To coordinate strikes from space, US needs space JTACs, experts argue
Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers.
Airbus, Thales, Leonardo form European space giant amid global contest
Europe’s three big space operators have announced a merger of their space businesses to take on competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink.
China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace," said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces.
Space is the new frontier of war, officials say in change of tone
The new language is a step up from more diplomatic assessments just a year ago.
Space Development Agency launches first operational satellites
The 21 spacecraft could start providing operational capability to combatant commands and other users within four to six months, according to SDA.
Trump links Space Command HQ move to Colorado’s ‘crooked’ voting laws
Twice Tuesday, Trump said Colorado’s mail-in voting policies influenced his decision to move SPACECOM headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville.
Space Development Agency demos key space-to-air communications link
The proof-of-concept demonstration took place in July and will inform future satellite development and operations.
Trump to announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
Trump is set to announce U.S. Space Command's move to Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado.
Rocket Lab unveils new pad as firm preps first Neutron rocket launch
Once operational, Neutron will be the largest rocket to fly from the Wallops Island spaceport.
York delivers 21 satellites for Space Development Agency launch
The Sept. 10 launch will kick-start a months-long campaign to deliver 126 data transport and 28 missile warning and tracking satellites to low Earth orbit.
