The U.S. Army is a branch of the U.S. military that plays a significant role in space, primarily as a major user of space-based capabilities. It relies on satellite communications, GPS, and missile warning systems to support terrestrial operations. The Army's Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) operates the 1st Space Brigade, which utilizes satellites and space technology for communication, intelligence, and force protection, working with partners like the U.S. Space Force. Key activities include space operations, missile defense, and developing space-related technologies for future warfare. Associated keywords: satellite communications, missile defense, space operations, intelligence, GPS, USASMDC.
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In September 1959, the Army initiated a feasibility study for an Army Satellite Mapping System.
The Army submitted its plan for the mapping system to the Department of Defense in January 1961.
The Army's mapping program was halted in August 1962 after the Deputy Director stated a new mapping satellite program was not warranted.
The Department of Defense’s Deputy Director of Research and Engineering approved the Army plan in April 1961.
Spaceport America is situated on 18,000 acres adjacent to the U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico.
In early 1959, the US Army and ARPA began work on the VEDAS project, a geodetic satellite program.
Kymeta Corporation has been selected as a multi-orbit satellite communications provider for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control Pilot with the Osprey u8 terminal.
U.S. Army assessments, including 'Armored Formation Network On The Move,' 'Network Modernization Experiment (NETMODX),' and 'Project Convergence Capstone,' informed the decision to select Kymeta's technology.
Kymeta's Osprey u8 terminal was selected for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control pilot.
Zhang Lu achieved the rank of Senior Colonel in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force before becoming a taikonaut.
Germany’s army plans to order 40 low-Earth orbit satellites from a joint venture between Rheinmetall AG and Iceye Oy.
Roddenberry was a pilot in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
The U.S. Army captured V-2 rockets and launched them in the southwestern desert with scientific payloads.
U.S. Army assessments such as 'Armored Formation Network On The Move,' 'Network Modernization Experiment (NETMODX),' and 'Project Convergence Capstone' informed the decision to select Kymeta's technology.
Iridium and Qualcomm are showcasing Snapdragon MTR capabilities at the Association of the U.S. Army annual meeting in Washington DC from Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2025, with demonstrations alongside industry partners.
Anduril is delivering the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) and Soldier Borne Mission Command–Architecture (SBMC-A) programs.
The Tensorglobe system supports government and commercial missions, including the U.S. Army's One World Terrain program and the GEGD initiative, serving over 400,000 users.
Boeing's training experience for the Army includes mission system support services for the AH-64 Apache globally.
The SBMC and SBMC-A programs form a mixed-reality platform that equips U.S. Army Soldiers with integrated situational awareness, mission planning, and training tools.
Vantor is partnering with Anduril, Saab, and Taiwan's AIDC to integrate its technology into next-generation military systems, including the U.S. Army's Soldier Borne Mission Command Architecture (SBMC-A) program.