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SpaceX Secures Exclusive Access to Classified US Space Tracking Data
defense-and-space19 days ago

SpaceX Secures Exclusive Access to Classified US Space Tracking Data

The US Space Force has granted SpaceX exclusive access to its most classified space tracking data, the High Accuracy Catalog (HAC), in exchange for data from SpaceX’s Stargaze star-tracking cameras. This unprecedented deal, brokered through the Joint Commercial Operations Cell, allows SpaceX to integrate military-grade covariance data into its free collision-avoidance service for its 11,000 satellites. While the agreement restricts data use to internal purposes, industry competitors fear it creates an unfair market advantage that could drive commercial space tracking firms out of business.

via Breaking Defense|
#defense-and-space#national-security#space-tracking
US Air Force Chief Confirms First Public Acknowledgment of On-Orbit Weapons
defense-and-space27 days ago

US Air Force Chief Confirms First Public Acknowledgment of On-Orbit Weapons

US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed for the first time that the United States has deployed 'on-orbit space control weapons' to defend against hostile actions. While the exact nature and number of these systems remain classified, the announcement marks a significant shift in US space policy and has triggered immediate diplomatic pushback from China and Russia, raising fears of an accelerated orbital arms race.

via Axios|
#arms-race#defense-and-space#orbital-security
US Admits to First Public Deployment of Orbital Weapons, Igniting Global Space Arms Race
defense-and-space28 days ago

US Admits to First Public Deployment of Orbital Weapons, Igniting Global Space Arms Race

The United States has officially confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the existence of 'on-orbit space control weapons' at the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, stating they are designed to protect US forces from hostile actions. While details regarding the weapon type and deployment timeline remain classified, the admission marks a significant shift in US space policy. This move has prompted immediate diplomatic pushback from China and Russia, who accuse the US of militarizing space, and has raised concerns among experts about the potential for a dangerous orbital arms race.

via CNBC|
#defense-and-space#geopolitics#orbital-weapons
US Air Force confirms first public deployment of orbital weapons
defense-and-space28 days ago

US Air Force confirms first public deployment of orbital weapons

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed on Monday that the United States has deployed 'on-orbit space control weapons' to defend American forces. This marks the first official public acknowledgment of such capabilities in orbit, though officials refused to disclose specific details or deployment dates. The announcement follows years of warnings regarding Chinese and Russian offensive maneuvers in space and signals a shift toward normalizing military activity in orbit.

via CNN|
#arms-race#defense-and-space#orbit
US Air Force Secretary Confirms First Public Acknowledgment of On-Orbit Weapons
defense-and-space28 days ago

US Air Force Secretary Confirms First Public Acknowledgment of On-Orbit Weapons

On September 14, 2026, US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirmed the deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons' for the first time. The Space Force stated these capabilities serve both offensive and defensive purposes to protect US forces against hostile actions. This disclosure follows years of warnings regarding Chinese and Russian counterspace activities and aligns with the Trump administration's 'Golden Dome' missile defense strategy. While officials provided no specific details on the weapons' nature or deployment timeline, the move signals a shift toward explicit military competition in space.

via Euronews.com|
#defense-and-space#golden-dome#orbital-weapons
US Confirms First On-Orbit Space Weapon Deployment Amid Golden Dome Push
defense-and-space28 days ago

US Confirms First On-Orbit Space Weapon Deployment Amid Golden Dome Push

The US has officially confirmed the deployment of 'on-orbit space control weapons,' marking the first public acknowledgment of offensive capabilities in Earth's orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated these systems are necessary to defend US forces against hostile actions by rivals like China and Russia. While details remain classified, the move is linked to the Trump administration's 'Golden Dome' missile defense initiative and has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing and Moscow, who warn it could trigger a new space arms race.

via BBC|
#defense-and-space#deterrence#golden-dome
defense-and-space9 months ago

US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Next-Gen Missile-Tracking Satellite Constellation

Rocket Lab has secured its largest contract to date, worth $816 million, to design and produce 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver rapid, cost-effective solutions and expanding its role as a key prime contractor in national security space programs.

via Rocket Lab|
#defense-and-space#missile-defense#national-security
US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Missile-Defense Satellite Network
defense-and-space9 months ago

US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Missile-Defense Satellite Network

Rocket Lab has secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program, utilizing its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver resilient, cost-effective space solutions that enhance national security and counter evolving threats.

via GlobeNewswire|
#defense-and-space#missile-defense#national-security
X-37B Spaceplane Returns with Quantum GPS Tech on USSF-36 Mission
defense-and-space1 year ago

X-37B Spaceplane Returns with Quantum GPS Tech on USSF-36 Mission

The US military's X-37B spaceplane has launched on its eighth mission, carrying a quantum GPS alternative that uses atom interferometry to measure position precisely, potentially allowing navigation without traditional satellite systems. This technology, tested in 2025, could enhance future spacecraft and aircraft navigation, raising strategic concerns for China and the US about satellite dependency in warfare.

via theregister.com|
#atom-interferometry#defense-and-space#military-technology
"Defense Department Awards $2.5 Billion Satellite Contracts to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space"
defense-and-space2 years ago

"Defense Department Awards $2.5 Billion Satellite Contracts to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space"

The Pentagon has awarded contracts totaling $2.5 billion to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space to build 54 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. These satellites, part of the "Tranche 2 Tracking Layer," will be used for missile warning, tracking, and defense. Each company will build 18 satellites, with the project expected to launch in April 2027. The initiative aims to enhance the U.S. military's space capabilities in response to growing threats, particularly from China, and reflects the increasing investment in space-related defense efforts.

via CNBC|
#defense-and-space#l3harris#lockheed-martin