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Can the US Space Force Deliver on Trump’s New Mandate to Control the Domain?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order called 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' just before Christmas, aiming to counter threats from China and Russia. The directive lays out four main p...
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
In 2026, the United States' Space Force encounters significant challenges as it prepares for potential conflicts with China and Russia, marking a crucial period of transition to full-spectrum warfight...
SDA Hands Out $3.5B for 72 New Missile Tracking and Defense Satellites
The US Space Force's Space Development Agency has awarded contracts worth $3.5 billion to four companies for the construction of 72 missile warning and tracking satellites, marking a significant advan...
U.S. Space Command Taps SpaceX for Missile Warning, Tracking Satellites
The U.S. Space Systems Command has awarded task orders to SpaceX for the launch of missile warning and tracking satellites. This move is intended to bolster the United States' space-based intelligence...
White House Order Underlines Space Force’s Counterspace Mission
A recent White House executive order titled 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' highlights President Trump's emphasis on space security and underscores the Space Force's dual mission to defend U.S. ...
Space Force’s Newest Weather Satellite Feeding Data to NOAA Forecasters
The U.S. Space Force and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are collaborating on the integration of new weather satellite data into operational forecasts. Officials discussed this ...
2025 in review: Space Force
A retrospective look at the accomplishments and developments within the United States Space Force for the year 2025....
Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX nine national security missions totaling approximately $739 million under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Program's Phase 3 Lane 1. These launches are...
Space Force begins base network overhaul as cybersecurity demands grow
The Department of the Air Force plans enhancements across 14 Space Force bases under the 'Base Infrastructure Modernization' indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract due to increased cybersecu...
Space Force Tackles Near-Term Training Needs with an Eye Toward a High-Fidelity Range
The U.S. Space Force is addressing immediate training requirements by working closely with operators and identifying gaps that need urgent solutions. While developing long-term plans for high-fidelity...
Space Force guardians graduate basic training in their own uniforms for the first time
Members of the U.S. Space Force have completed their basic training wearing the organization's distinctive uniforms for the first time. This marks a significant milestone in establishing the independe...