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Aug- 2024 -

28 August

Space

Northrop to Build UK-Based Deep Space Monitoring Radar

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $200-million contract to build a deep space radar capable of monitoring 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.

May- 2024 -

9 May

Sea

United Launch Alliance's SpaceShip rocket cargo vessel

Rojoef Manuel

ULA Consortium to Build Cargo Ship for Vulcan Space Rockets

United Launch Alliance has partnered with Bollinger Shipyards and Bristol Harbor Group to construct a cargo vessel for Vulcan rockets.

Apr- 2024 -

29 April

Space

Joe Saballa

US Space Force Tests New Weapon Against ‘Space-Enabled’ Attacks

The US Space Force recently tested a new ground-based weapon that can reportedly defend against “space-enabled” attacks.

22 April

Space

Rojoef Manuel

BlueHalo Demos Backend Satellite Mission Services for US Space Force

Virginia defense contractor BlueHalo has showcased integrated backend satellite mission services for the US Space Force in Colorado Springs.

15 April

Space

BAE Systems' Weather System Follow-on Microwave (WSF-M) satellite. The satellite appears to have a chrome silver finish, with blue wiring connecting some of its parts together. The background shows that it's displayed in a warehouse-like building with blue overhead lights. In the back, a Unites States flag can be seen displayed on a wall.

Juster Domingo

BAE Launches Weather Satellite to Boost US Military Safety

BAE Systems has successfully launched its Weather System Follow-on Microwave satellite to monitor weather to help the US ensure safety in military operations.

Mar- 2024 -

6 March

Space

Juster Domingo

Boeing to Produce Comms Satellite for US Space Force

The US Space Force has awarded Boeing $440-million to build a satellite for the Wideband Global Satellite Communications constellation.

Feb- 2024 -

16 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Space Force Cancels Multibillion-Dollar Military Comms Satellite Program

The US Space Force has decided to forgo a multibillion-dollar program to develop a new communications satellite for the military.

14 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Air Force, Space Force Announce Sweeping Overhaul to Maintain ‘Superiority’

The US Air Force and Space Force will initiate a sweeping overhaul of their structures as they seek to maintain superiority amid great power competition with China.

2 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Military ‘Weak,’ At Risk of Not Being Able to Defend National Interests: Study

A new study by The Heritage Foundation has claimed that the US military is “weak” and at risk of not being able to defend the country’s vital national interests.

Dec- 2023 -

12 December

Space