NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
Space isn’t all about the “race”: rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell
In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. But what is this latest “race” about,...
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NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
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NASA and safety: more is better
By Roger Handberg
The ongoing crisis with the Starliner has moved in the direction of making crew safety the prime driver. As an organization,...
Repurposing nuclear reactors used in space propulsion for high-density power on the Moon and Mars
By Ajay Kothari
In the recent NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate Shortfall Ranking Report, “High Power Energy Generation on Moon/Mars” is rated #2 of 187 considered...
Space isn’t all about the “race”: rival superpowers must work together for a better future
By Art Cotterell
In recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. But what is this latest “race” about,...
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Australia abandons $5 billion geostationary satellite program to explore ‘multi-orbit’ options
The Australian Department of Defence announced the cancellation of its JP9102 military satellite program, an estimated $5 billion project awarded to Lockheed Martin just 18...
Europe launches space mission in defense against city-killer asteroids
Europe launched its first spacecraft to help develop a defense against city-killer asteroids slamming into Earth.
The European Space Agency’s Hera mission, to which defense...
Five years of the Space Force’s strategic progress
By Joshua C. Huminski
This December, the Space Force celebrates its fifth birthday. For some, this will come as a surprise. Has it really been...
Japan launches Kirameki 3 military communications satellite with H3 rocket
Japan launched the Kirameki 3 communications satellite for defense purposes early Monday with the fourth flight of the H3 rocket.
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI)...
Trump’s second term could push Space Force to take bolder stance
As Donald Trump embarks on his second term, all eyes are on the future of the U.S. Space Force. Created during Trump’s first term,...
The US needs to get real about maneuver warfare in space
By Christopher Stone
Recently, senior Space Force commanders have been articulating support for the use of maneuver warfare in space deterrence and warfighting operations. While...
Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell for industry cooperation
WASHINGTON — The US Space Force’s key forum for interacting with commercial space operators is expanding both in number and in mission areas, according...
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Sends Defense Satellite Into Orbit
Japan has launched a defense satellite to support military operations and communication as it strengthens its security capabilities amid rising tensions in the Pacific.
An H3...
Australia Abandons Military Satellite Project With Lockheed Martin
The Australian Department of Defence has ceased its procurement of a single-orbit Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)-based satellite communications system from Lockheed Martin Australia.
A multi-orbit satellite solution...
NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year
NATO is devising a commercial space strategy as allied militaries realize just how much they might need industry’s satellites in wartime.
It will resemble the...
IBM and NASA advance climate research with AI
IBM’s enduring legacy in space exploration and cutting-edge technological innovations position the company as a leader in the federal space community. From supporting early...
NASA MSR review continues despite committee leadership change
WASHINGTON — NASA says it still expects to make a recommendation on a new architecture for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program by the...

