Defense Systems
Space Chief Nominee Worried About Launchpad ‘Traffic Jams’
The Space Force will “need to look at other opportunities” as launch cadence grows, Lt. Gen. Chance Saltzman told lawmakers.
Science & Tech
China Could Overtake US in Space Without ‘Urgent Action,’ Warns New Pentagon Report
America needs a long-term goal in space to be able to compete with Beijing, Pentagon industrial-base group writes.
Science & Tech
CENTCOM Launches Competition For Innovation from Troops
The ‘Shark Tank’-like competition will pull solutions from active-duty personnel for possible use in the field.
Threats
If War Comes to Space, Who Will Control US Spy Satellites?
U.S. intelligence and military are speeding new sensors to space. They are still working on details of who’s ultimately in charge during a conflict.
Policy
Biden Picks Next Space Force Chief
If confirmed, the missileer and satellite operator would become the newest service’s second leader.
Science & Tech
Military-Funded Program Produces A Self-Propelling Mesh Network In Space
Satellites that take advantage of the unique atmospheric conditions of low-earth orbit.
Defense Systems
Hypersonic Missile-Tracking Satellites Greenlit For Development
The Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris and Northrop Grumman $1.3 billion in contracts to deliver prototypes that track quick-maneuvering hypersonic missiles in flight.
Policy
Fewer Military Families Would Recommend Uniformed Service, Survey Finds
The Military Family Advisory Network poll may have warning signs for recruiters.
Business
Air Force to Test 3D-Printed Rocket Motors
The maker, startup X-Bow Systems, recently accepted investment from Lockheed Martin.
Policy
House Committee Boosts Defense Budget By $37B
The House Armed Service Committee’s topline is more than Biden’s budget request, but less than that of its Senate counterpart
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