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May 19, 2023

Space Force ground control operators press for ‘absolutely critical’ network upgrades

Breaking Defense As the number of US government satellites continues to grow, the Space Force’s already outdated Satellite Control Network

May 19, 2023

Space Force official: Lack of communication with China increases risk of mishaps in orbit

SpaceNews The Defense Department has adopted a set of rules for responsible space operations amid growing concerns that rival nations are deploying

May 18, 2023

Space Force selects Parsons to develop ground system for missile-warning satellites

Space News: The U.S. Space Force awarded Parsons a $55 million contract to develop a ground system for a network

April 4, 2023

Space Force fleshing out second phase of missile-tracking program

Defense News: The U.S. Space Force is ramping up planning for the second phase of its medium-Earth orbit missile tracking

September 23, 2022

Space Force phasing out missile warning from GEO, will focus on lower orbits

Breaking Defense: The Space Force is still going through with the first iteration of its multi-billion Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared

June 5, 2019

Here’s what the first few years of US Space Command might look like

Defense News – Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, who is nominated to lead U.S. Space Command, breezed through his confirmation

May 24, 2019

Senate authorizers approve Space Force but switch up its organizational structure

Defense News – The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved the establishment of a Space Force in its defense authorization

May 2, 2019

House appropriators press for details on Space Force cost and organization

Space News – Members of the House Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee told Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Wednesday that

April 10, 2019

Shanahan Touts Unity in Space-Force Pitch, But Disagreements Clearly Remain

Government Executive – This was supposed to be a week in which Pentagon leaders would “share our thinking and lay

April 8, 2019

Senators Lobby to Make Colorado Home to US Space Command

Military – Neon-clad dancers will greet rocket scientists, space experts and military brass Monday night in the opening ceremony as