Space Force acquisition reform: ‘Cleanup’ rather than remodel
Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said that if he had “a Christmas wish list” for acquisition reform, “funding flexibility” would be at the top of it.
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France, US practice up-close satellite maneuvers under joint space war plan
The bilateral rendezvous and proximity operation “illustrates France’s ability to conduct dynamic and responsible operations to deter adversaries from acting against its space interests,” according to France’s Space Command.
Space Force will not partner with NRO for next-generation surveillance satellites
Interested firms have until Jan. 9 to respond to a Space Force request for information about new wide-field-of-view cameras for a SILENTBARKER replacement constellation.
Space Force officials fear program delays from small business fund fight
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office already is seeing an impact from the congressional impasse on reauthorizing Pentagon use of Small Business Innovation Program grants, Director Kelly Hammett said.
AMTI ASAP: Space Force readying multi-source acquisition for satellites to track aircraft
“So the focus is going to be on delivering AMTI [airborne moving target indication] capability very quickly,” Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said.
China, Russia experiment with stealthy satellites, Space Force official says
“Not only are [some Chinese satellites] difficult to visually acquire, that shape, they believe, would be incredibly beneficial in terms of masses of the radar cross section,” Chief Master Sergeant Ron Lerch said.
GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
[Sponsored] The GPS network continues to prove its unmatched reliability, and it’s only getting stronger.
Space Force ramps up counter-drone defense at Cape Canaveral, Eastern Range
“It’s giving me a holistic coverage over the Cape, as opposed to pockets of coverage that I have today,” Space Launch Delta 45 Commander Col. Brian Chatman told Breaking Defense.
Golden Dome’s industrial call to arms could match the Manhattan Project
[Sponsored] The nationwide missile shield will test industry’s ability to innovate fast and integrate complex systems without failure.
DoD needs to clarify service/agency roles in supporting ‘space superiority’: Mitchell Institute
As the Space Force approaches its sixth birthday, there needs to be an assessment of “gaps and seams” between it and its sister services, said retired USAF Col. Jennifer Reeves, who authored the paper.