Now a globally contested domain, space is booming with advanced technologies. As nations and private entities race to establish a presence in space, the need for robust space defense has become paramount. A critical component of this defense strategy is counter-intelligence, a proactive approach to identifying, neutralizing, and mitigating threats ►
Summary: United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense selects Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales as preferred second site for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) via a landmark radar initiative.
November 25, 2024 – In case you missed it, Space Systems Command’s Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) project continues to progress as plans by ►
*Originally published by Space Systems Command
October 11, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global Positioning System Programs.
R-GPS provides resilience to military and civil ►
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping military operations, acquisition processes within the government are a key element to success. The defense industry is experiencing a surge of emerging technologies that promise to enhance capabilities and improve operational efficiency. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovative materials ►
Space exploration has continued to be seen as the pinnacle of our most cutting-edge technology as a society. Given this, it’s no surprise that in recent years, one of the most innovative technological developments, artificial intelligence (AI), is being integrated into space endeavors.
Imagine a spacecraft that not only travels ►
Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) are non-traditional government contracting methods designed to help fast-track research initiatives and prototype innovation. Because OTAs are prototyping agreements, it is crucial that there are processes put in place to ensure movement of technologies beyond the initial prototype.
The ultimate goal of a prototype ►
*Originally published by Space Systems Command
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded four contracts to Blue Origin, CACI International Inc., General Atomics, and Viasat to develop space laser communication terminal prototypes as the first of three phases in the $100 million Enterprise ►
Space debris, often referred to as “space junk,” includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion and collisions.
With over 34,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 cm and millions of smaller fragments orbiting Earth, the threat to active satellites, space missions, and even ►
In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into defense systems is becoming a pivotal aspect of national security strategies. As we venture into uncharted territories with AI, there is an increasing need for clear-cut protocols to be put in place. Otherwise, we ►
Humanity’s quest for exploration has focused on Mars, representing a massive potential achievement in our history. With both space agencies and private companies targeting the “Red Planet,” the technological advancements necessary for this endeavor are above and beyond what we have accomplished before.
Government contracting mechanisms like the Space Enterprise Consortium ►
