The low-orbit satellite constellation is intended to track aircraft, cruise missiles and other airborne threats The post Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-spacex-4-16-billion-to-build-satellite-network-for-airborne-target-tracking/

COMSO chief Col. Tim Trimailo says transparency, patience and a clear military value proposition matter as much as technical innovation The post Space Force’s commercial gatekeeper offers a playbook for startups seeking defense business appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-forces-commercial-gatekeeper-offers-a-playbook-for-startups-seeking-defense-business/

South Korean optical payload developer TelePIX and Indian propulsion specialist Bellatrix Aerospace have teamed up on a very low Earth orbit geospatial demonstration mission slated for 2028. The post Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/bellatrix-and-telepix-plan-2028-air-breathing-vleo-imaging-demonstration/

We are in the geospatial era of warfare in which information derived from satellites is as strategically critical as territorial control. The progressive dissolution of the distinction between the civil […] The post Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https:

A number of new Chinese state-led and commercial rockets are set for debuts and fresh first stage recovery attempts in the coming weeks and months. The post China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/chinas-latest-batch-of-new-and-reusable-rockets-are-close-to-launch/

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the rocket and causing extensive pad damage. The post New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/new-glenn-rocket-explodes-on-cape-canaveral-pad/

Observable Space, a company that develops optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness, has raised $90 million and secured a U.S. Space Force contract. The post Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/

These facilities are intended to ensure military space missions can continue during wartime when installations could come under attack The post Space Force plans nationwide network of ‘resilient operations centers’  appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-plans-nationwide-network-of-resilient-operations-centers/

In December 1972, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent 75 hours on the lunar surface during Apollo 17. They drove a rover, conducted three spacewalks and collected samples across the […] The post Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/