SSC’s Project Enigma Replaces ‘Sneakernet’ for Classified Collaboration Aug 21, 2026 | 11:59 am Space Systems Command’s Project Enigma is replacing the physical transfer of classified engineering data with a secure digital environment connecting government and industry partners. […]
Space Force Awards 5 Vendors $60M for Space Data Network Work Aug 17, 2026 | 3:51 pm The awards will test standardized interfaces and on-orbit links designed to open the future military data network to competing satellite providers. […]
Senate Confirms Schiess as Next Space Force Chief Aug 7, 2026 | 3:52 pm Lt. Gen. Doug Schiess will become the third officer to lead the Space Force as Gen. Chance Saltzman prepares to retire and the service pursues its largest budget request to date. […]
Space Force Awards $615M for Second Round of Aircraft-Tracking Satellite Contracts Aug 6, 2026 | 3:02 pm The new agreements expand the industrial base for the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program, building on a $4.16 billion SpaceX award announced in May. […]
Space Force Awards SpaceX $4.16B Contract for Space-Based Airborne Tracking Program Jun 2, 2026 | 2:19 pm The Space Force aims to aims to field an initial satellite constellation by 2028 through a multi-vendor acquisition strategy to provide persistent global tracking of airborne threats. […]
Space Force Boosts Andromeda Contract by $4.4B for Surveillance Satellites May 8, 2026 | 10:55 am The U.S. Space Force added $4.4 billion to its effort to develop space monitoring satellites and services, sending a 10-year contract vehicle from a ceiling value of $1.84 billion to $6.24 billion, according to a notice from the service. […]
Trump Nominates Schiess as Next Space Force Chief of Space Operations May 4, 2026 | 2:19 pm President Donald Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to serve as the next chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force, according to an announcement on Friday. […]
Space Force Taps 12 Companies for Golden Dome Space-Based Interceptor Apr 27, 2026 | 3:51 pm The U.S. Space Force acquisition arm has tapped 12 companies to help develop space-based interceptor prototypes for President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative. […]
Space Force Terminates OCX Program for GPS Ground System Apr 24, 2026 | 2:13 pm The U.S. Space Force announced on Monday that it canceled its contract with RTX – formerly known as Raytheon Technologies – for the Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) program following years of technical issues and delays. […]
Space Force Launches Final GPS III Satellite Apr 21, 2026 | 3:45 pm The U.S. Space Force on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its Global Positioning System (GPS) Block III series, completing a key phase of a long-running effort to modernize the constellation. […]
Guetlein: Space-Based Interceptors May Be Too Costly Apr 20, 2026 | 3:15 pm Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, head of the Golden Dome missile defense program, told lawmakers Wednesday that space-based interceptors – a key element of Golden Dome – could be excluded from the final design due to their potential cost. […]
Space Force Expands Front Door Program to Include USSPACECOM Apr 15, 2026 | 9:27 am The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Front Door program has expanded to the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), offering a new avenue for commercial companies to connect with military leaders. […]
Space Force Taps 14 Vendors for Satellites Under Andromeda Program Apr 14, 2026 | 12:41 pm The U.S. Space Force selected 14 vendors to compete for task orders under a 10-year, $1.84 billion contract vehicle to develop space monitoring satellites and services, the service announced Wednesday. […]
Chandra Donelson to Step Down as Space Force CDAO Apr 3, 2026 | 3:42 pm Chandra Donelson, the U.S. Space Force’s chief data and artificial intelligence (AI) officer (CDAO), announced she plans to step down from her role, according to a LinkedIn post made earlier today. […]
Space Force Preps New Strategy for Future Operations Apr 2, 2026 | 3:21 pm The U.S. Space Force is moving forward with a new, strategic approach aimed at ensuring its readiness for future space competition, according to Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman. […]
New Space Force Squadrons Defend Against Cyber Threats Mar 24, 2026 | 3:17 pm The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command now has two Defensive Cyber Operations Squadrons to defend its launch ranges from cyber threats during launch operations, the command announced recently. […]
Space Force Establishes New Acquisition Portfolios Mar 20, 2026 | 3:01 pm The U.S. Space Force is implementing all nine of its acquisition portfolios as part of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) broader efforts to reform its weapon acquisition process. […]
Space Force Awards Task Orders for Missile Capabilities Jan 12, 2026 | 3:25 pm The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded nine National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 launches aimed at improving missile warning and missile tracking capabilities. […]
Space Force to Complete 15-Year Force Design in 2025, Publish in 2026 Nov 21, 2025 | 2:35 pm The U.S. Space Force expects to finish work next year on a 15-year strategic roadmap that will outline the systems, infrastructure, and personnel the service needs to counter emerging threats. […]
Saltzman Details Space Force Plans for Acquisition Overhaul Nov 20, 2025 | 3:45 pm The U.S. Space Force is rapidly reshaping how it develops and delivers capabilities, unveiling a plan designed to speed acquisitions and increase agility under the Pentagon’s new acquisition reform initiative. […]
Space Command Stands Up New PNT Unit Nov 14, 2025 | 12:54 pm The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) established a new acquisition organization focused on advancing military communications (MC) and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities, SSC announced on Nov. 13. […]
Space Force Expands Tracking of Space Objects Oct 28, 2025 | 2:07 pm The U.S. Space Force awarded a contract to Vantor to strengthen its ability to continuously track high-interest space objects, including those that pass through areas not visible to ground-based sensors, according to a recent press release from the company. […]
USSF Seeks Feedback for Next-Gen Surveillance Satellites Oct 23, 2025 | 12:07 pm The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is asking industry to help shape the future of its orbital surveillance fleet, seeking feedback on a draft request for proposals for the next generation of satellites aimed at advancing on-orbit space domain awareness. […]
SDA Launches 21 Data Transport Satellites Oct 20, 2025 | 1:18 pm The Space Development Agency (SDA) launched 21 satellites Oct. 15 as part of its growing data transport network. The launch was the second mission in a campaign to deploy 154 spacecraft under SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). […]
Space Force Activates New SATCOM System Delta 88 Unit Oct 15, 2025 | 1:41 pm The U.S. Space Force has activated a new acquisition unit tasked with advancing its efforts across narrowband, tactical, and strategic satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. […]
Space Force Launches New Commercial Space Fund Oct 9, 2025 | 3:04 pm The U.S. Space Force is expanding warfighter access to commercial space services by launching a new working capital fund, projected to exceed $1 billion annually, to help military users purchase services such as commercial satellite communications. […]
Space Force’s ATLAS Is Operational, Boosts Space Awareness Oct 2, 2025 | 1:09 pm The U.S. Space Force has formally approved the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) – a software-driven program for managing, processing, and sharing space monitoring data – for operational use. […]
Space Force Launches Acquisition Training Course Sep 26, 2025 | 9:13 am The U.S. Space Force has launched a new 10-week initial qualification training course to prepare acquisition officers in program management, contracting, and space system testing, Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman announced this week. […]
Space Force Relaunches ‘Front Door’ With New Name, Expanded Features Sep 24, 2025 | 3:07 pm The U.S. Space Force rebranded its industry engagement initiative, changing the name from “Front Door” to “Space Force Front Door” to drive more collaboration with commercial partners. Officials say the new name highlights the platform’s increasing significance in connecting commercial innovators with programs that advance U.S. space capabilities and enhance national security. […]
Space Force Launches New Test, Training Acquisition Unit Sep 22, 2025 | 12:50 pm The U.S. Space Force has activated a new acquisition unit tasked with advancing the service’s test and training infrastructure to better prepare Guardians for modern combat scenarios. […]