Latest "satellites" stories
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Robotic arms, tiny helper satellites: Military explores how to upgrade, repair assets in space
In one example, Lockheed Martin wants to integrate new hardware into a toaster-sized satellite and then plug the cubesat into an orbiting GPS satellite.
By Nathan Strout
Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missiles
The military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.
By Nathan Strout
US military must avoid a ‘Kasserine Pass’ failure for space power
A primary reason U.S. Space Command was reestablished and the U.S. Space Force created was to ensure necessary war-fighting synergies through unity of effort under an independent commander, the essay author writes.
By Matt Donovan
House lawmakers call out lack of progress with Space Force acquisition reforms
The U.S. Space Force was set up to unify the military's space efforts and reform the way it buys space systems. Lawmakers aren't convinced that's what's happening.
By Nathan Strout
Space Force opens facility to improve war-fighting capabilities
The new Rendezvous and Proximity Satellite Operations Center will conduct on-orbit experiments and demonstrations for the youngest branch of the military.
By Nathan Strout