The aerospace, defiance, and security sectors biggest deals of 2023

In a year of strategic manoeuvring and technological advancements, the aerospace, defence, and security sector has witnessed unprecedented and historic deals, from domestic production dominance to war-influenced procurement. In 2023, these deals helped shape the aerospace, defence, and security landscape. These contracts exemplify the nation’s commitment to safeguarding its interests in an ever... Read more about The aerospace, defiance, and security sectors biggest deals of 2023

Turning 4, the Space Force's favorite word is "more": 2024 Preview

WASHINGTON — Over the last six months, there has been no mistaking a louder and louder drumbeat in favor of growing the Space Force — from its mission set to its budget to its end strength. So, perhaps the key the question for the service as it enters its fourth year will be: how much growth? With the concerns of lawmakers about costs firmly in mind, the Air Force’s original planning document for... Read more about Turning 4, the Space Force's favorite word is "more": 2024 Preview

Dynamic and Responsive: Space Force Leaders Plan for a New Kind of Operations

ORLANDO, Fla.— For decades, the Space Force and the Air Force before it have had a tried-and-true method: massive, costly satellites are sent into orbit by launches that have been planned for months. Once there, those satellites mostly stay put in their orbits, preserving as much fuel as possible because, once that fuel is gone, the spacecraft’s service life is over. Now the Space Force is... Read more about Dynamic and Responsive: Space Force Leaders Plan for a New Kind of Operations

US SPACE FORCE INVITES INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS TO ANSWER SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS CAPABILITY NEEDS

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catalyst Accelerator, powered by both the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, and The United States Space Force, is currently seeking US-based small businesses and startups with innovative dual-use technologies that provide commercial capabilities to support Space Domain Awareness. The problem statement this... Read more about US SPACE FORCE INVITES INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS TO ANSWER SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS CAPABILITY NEEDS

US Space Force plans global radar to 'identify emerging threats' in distant Earth orbit

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have signed an agreement to develop a deep space radar capable of keeping an eye on what's happening in geosynchronous orbit. Found around 22,236 miles (35,786 kilometers) above Earth, this region is one of the most distant areas in which satellites operate. Interestingly, each spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit always hovers over the same area of... Read more about US Space Force plans global radar to 'identify emerging threats' in distant Earth orbit

Space Development Agency issues first solicitation for experimental ‘fire-control’ satellites

The Space Development Agency has officially begun soliciting industry bids for a new prototype constellation of satellites that will test next-generation missile tracking and fire-control technologies to address new threats. According to a request for proposals posted to Sam.gov on Friday, the agency is looking for the “design, fabrication and launch” of four experimental satellites — or... Read more about Space Development Agency issues first solicitation for experimental ‘fire-control’ satellites

US Air Force to Organize Space Medical Research Group

The US Air Force will launch a new military research working group focusing on defense space-linked medical research gaps. The Clinical and Operational Space Medicine Innovation Consortium (COSMIC) will be established as a committee combining performance and health research capabilities through the expertise of participating organizations. Work under the future COSMIC programs will be led by the... Read more about US Air Force to Organize Space Medical Research Group

Signal: X-Bow Systems nets funding for hypersonic development

US-based hypersonics systems provider X-Bow Systems announced the close of an interim funding round led by Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture arm of defence prime Lockheed Martin, in a boost to its solid motor rocket technology. In a mid-November release by X-Bow Systems, it was stated that investors included, Crosslink Capital, Razor’s Edge Ventures, Balerion Spacen Ventures, Bravo Victor... Read more about Signal: X-Bow Systems nets funding for hypersonic development

Space Force funds 3 projects from second annual ‘Fight Tonight’ innovation competition

The Space Force announced Tuesday that it will allocate money in 2024 towards three ideas for new capabilities that were proposed by employees of the service’s acquisition arm — including an interface that enables data-sharing between the Space Force and international allies. The proposals were submitted to Space Systems Command’s (SSC) second annual “Fight Tonight” competition, which calls for... Read more about Space Force funds 3 projects from second annual ‘Fight Tonight’ innovation competition

Stratolaunch completes fuelled taxi test ahead of first hypersonic flight

US hypersonic development firm Stratolaunch has taken another step toward the first powered flight of its TalonA vehicle. The Mojave, California-based company on 21 November completed taxi testing of its two-aircraft, “captive carry” hypersonic flight system, for the first time with the TalonA loaded with live propellant. Stratolaunch confirmed the milestone later the same day. “We’re moving... Read more about Stratolaunch completes fuelled taxi test ahead of first hypersonic flight