Harris' and Trump's records on space policy
Harris' and Trump's records on space policy
An international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier.
Launch
SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force
Company awarded $733.6 million to launch nine satellites for NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 missions
Defense
F-35 tech problems, protracted negotiations hit Lockheed finances
Officials also seemed to back off its goal of finishing the TR-3 upgrade by next spring.
Ideas
How to do autonomous flight right
Too many companies are trying to take shortcuts. The Pentagon needs to push back.
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How next-gen ground systems will help US space agencies win the new space race
As operations expand and adversaries jostle for dominance, U.S. space agencies must stay ahead of the curve to help ensure peace in space—and down below.
Launch
H3 Rocket Gains Momentum with International Orders
Eutelsat and UAE Sign Up for Multiple Launches as Japanese Rocket Enters Global Market
Defense
Army starts to create SATCOM-as-a-service contract
The service branch wants to create a satellite communications marketplace that leans on commercial-style purchasing for global coverage.
Defense
Northrop aims to double GMLRS rocket-motor output
Multiyear effort will help Pentagon rebuild stockpiles.
Breaking News
Science & Tech
RTX will pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD, allegedly bribing Qatari official
That’s on top of the $200 million levied in August for illegal exports to China and elsewhere.
Commercial
Airbus Defence and Space Announces 2,500 Job Cuts Amidst Financial Woes
Struggling with OneSat and A400M setbacks, company seeks to restructure and streamline operations.
Defense
Protest puts Army’s HADES spy plane on hold
The program is part of the service’s "No. 1 operational imperative," officials have said.
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Commercial
How a swell in imagery satellites is accelerating hurricane recovery
Space companies are working with government agencies to show closed roads and washed out areas after natural disasters like hurricanes.
Science & Tech
Jupiter’s moons hide giant subsurface oceans
Europa Clipper is one of 2 missions on their way to see if these moons could support life.
Defense
Boeing to cut 10% of workers as defense unit loses $2B in 3 months
Performance on fixed-price programs is “simply not where it needs to be,” CEO tells employees.
Ideas
How Russia, China envision nuking US satellites: from above and below
As the Pentagon builds huge constellations to shrug off conventional ASAT weapons, potential adversaries are taking things to a terrifying new level.
Defense
NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year
The alliance document will resemble—but not duplicate—the Pentagon’s own recent plan.
Defense
Secret space plane tests new orbit-switching maneuver
The aerobraking X-37B will use Earth’s atmosphere to change its altitude using minimal fuel.
Defense
Middle East Embraces Space Race
As nations in the region invest in satellite technology, a new era of space-based defense is emerging.
Defense
Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war
Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.
Defense
Quantum startup stretches Series B round to $133M, adds Lockheed's venture arm
First launched in 2017, Q-CTRL is looking to further advance its quantum computing software for use in larger-scaled commercial and government deployments.
Science & Tech
NewSpring acquires radar system provider
C Speed's primary customer is the Customs and Border Protection agency, for which the company operates and maintains air surveillance radars.
