Interesting Engineering on MSN15h
US' in-orbit mobile carrier to rapidly deploy space vehicles, tackle satellite threats
US Space Force aims to deploy maneuverable spacecraft, not as isolated units but housed within a central "mothership" capable ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN12h
Elon Musk’s military dominance in space faces a shake-up as ULA enters the arena
A new rival is taking on Elon Musk in U.S. military space launches. The U.S. Space Force has officially certified United ...
New Atlas1d
US Space Force funds space-based aircraft carrier for satellite defense
The US Space Force has a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and fly a kind-of aircraft carrier in space. No, it's ...
SpaceNews7d
U.S. Space Force budget trimmed in full-year continuing resolution
The U.S. Space Force will operate with $28.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2025, $800 million less than its requested ...
Defense One1d
Space Force plans to put a multisatellite ‘carrier’ into orbit
Gravitics gets an up-to-$60 million contract to build a satellite that can spit out other satellites as needed.
Firm wins Space Force funding to provide an “aircraft carrier” in orbit
The US Space Force first demonstrated this tactically responsive capability with a launch on Firefly's Alpha rocket in 2023. As part of this "Victus Nox" test flight, a satellite was encapsulated into ...
Defense News on MSN1d
Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch
Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are ...
Washington Times8d
L3Harris wins $90 million contract with Space Force
Defense contractor L3Harris has secured a $90 million sole-source contract with the U.S. Space Force to improve the country’s Space Domain Awareness through the ATLAS launch system. Under the ...