US has planes, boats on call for emergencies, why not satellites?The Space Force is in the early phases of designing a Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve to provide services in a time of conflict or crisis.By Courtney Albon5 months ago
Space Development Agency enters demonstration phase after first launchThe Tranche 0 satellites allow military users to familiarize themselves with SDA's capabilities before the agency delivers an operational constellation.By Courtney Albon6 months ago
SpaceX rocket launches Space Development Agency’s first satellites The mission carried satellites that can detect and track ballistic and hypersonic missiles and transfer data to users on the ground.By Courtney Albon6 months ago
US Space Force asks Congress for classified funding boost in wish listBeyond the classified efforts, the service requests $43 million for its Defensive Cyber Operations for Space program.By Courtney Albon and Bryant Harris6 months ago
Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target trackingBecause the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.By Courtney Albon6 months ago
Space Force’s $30 billion budget request focuses on developmentThe bulk of the Space Force’s budget, just over $19 billion, would fund development of satellites, ground systems and other enabling technology.By Courtney Albon6 months ago
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