US Space Force – Page 7 – The Defense Post

Oct- 2024 -

11 October

America’s Experimental X-37B Begins Aerobraking Maneuvers in Space

The US Space Force will soon test the ability of its experimental X-37B spacecraft to rapidly change orbits using what it calls “aerobraking maneuvers” in space.

Sep- 2024 -

11 September

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Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Launches Space Vehicle Laboratory Construction in New Mexico

The US Air Force has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in New Mexico to begin the development of a Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory.

2 September

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Virginia Company to Support Inaugural US Space Force Officer Training Course

The US Space Force has awarded Aleut Federal a $63-million contract to directly support the introductory Officer Training Course.

Aug- 2024 -

28 August

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Inder Singh Bisht

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

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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

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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

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USSF Guardians get a first look at the SCAR system’s backend mission services inside the BlueHalo mobile command center during Space Symposium 2024 in Colorado Springs, CO.

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

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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

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