Robotic arms, tiny helper satellites: Military explores how to upgrade, repair assets in spaceIn 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 Strout19 months ago
Space Systems Command is more than a name change, says new commanderThe organization is set to design and implement a new architecture for America's military satellites.By Nathan Strout19 months ago
Space Force, Lockheed are ready to start making the nation’s new satellites to watch for missilesThe military completed a critical design review using streamlined acquisition authorities to speed up prototyping.By Nathan Strout19 months ago
SPACECOM declares initial operational capability two years after launchNow the 11th combatant command will shift toward acheiving full operational capability.By Nathan Strout19 months ago
Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisitionKendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.By Rachel S. Cohen19 months ago
Space Force chief defends service’s short track recordChief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond explained what he sees as progress in reforming space acquisitions.By Nathan Strout19 months ago