Space News

September 20, 2023

China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites

SPACENEWS China added to its recent flurry of reconnaissance satellite launches early Sunday, sending three new Yaogan-39 spacecraft into orbit.

September 20, 2023

CACI optical terminals pass initial tests required for Space Development Agency satellites

SPACENEWS CACI International’s optical communication terminal passed initial ground tests required to compete for Space Development Agency satellite contracts, the

September 14, 2023

GEOST sensors to detect interference will fly on SDA satellites

Breaking Defense Northrop Grumman has tapped Tuscon-based startup GEOST to provide sensor payloads to protect the missile tracking satellites the

September 11, 2023

Space Force, NRO launch ‘Silent Barker’ space observation satellites

C4ISR Net The U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office launched their newest space observation satellites today in a

September 7, 2023

After Successful Launch, Lockheed Looks to Go Even Faster on Future SDA Satellites

Air & Space Forces Magazine The Space Development Agency successfully launched 13 small satellites into orbit Sept. 2, more than

September 7, 2023

SDA steps toward global hypersonic missile tracking, plus new targeting capability

Breaking Defense The Space Force’s Space Development Agency is soliciting industry proposals for a next set of satellites in low

September 5, 2023

Space Development Agency launches 13 satellites on SpaceX rocket

C4IRSNET The Space Development Agency launched its second batch of data transport and missile tracking satellites Sept. 2, laying the

August 22, 2023

Northrop, Lockheed win combined $1.5B for SDA low Earth orbit data network

Breaking Defense: In its latest round of contracting to flesh out a new data relay constellation in low Earth orbit

August 17, 2023

Karbler describes importance of Army’s space capability

Redstone Rocket: The leader of Space and Missile Defense Command said the command ensures space remains a capability for the

August 1, 2023

Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama

AP News: President Joe Biden has decided to keep U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump