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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Before becoming a taikonaut, Zhu Yangzhu was an associate professor of aerospace engineering in the People’s Liberation Army and held the rank of colonel.
Before becoming a taikonaut, Zhang Zhiyuan served as a pilot in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and reached the rank of colonel.
Zhu Yangzhu previously worked as an associate professor of aerospace engineering in the People’s Liberation Army and held the rank of colonel.
Zhang Zhiyuan previously served as a pilot in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and held the rank of colonel.
Northrop Grumman's Stargazer airplane is returning to Bucholz Army Airfield.
The US Army tested a way to provide observation and communications across the Pacific without satellites or airfields.
US Army Tactical Space Operations Specialists are expected to operate in deep-enemy and extended-deep areas to provide space-based capabilities to overseas combat teams.
US Army Tactical Space Operations Specialists are expected to be embedded in tactical forces near the front lines.
The US Army established the Space Operations Branch last week to consolidate its space capabilities within a smaller force of specially trained soldiers.
The US Army called for soldiers to be trained as Tactical Space Operations Specialists in January.
The US Army tested a way to see and communicate across the Pacific without satellites or airfields.
The US Army’s Space Operations Branch will include Army Space Operations Officers and an initial force of 1,000 enlisted Tactical Space Operations Specialist soldiers in the 40D MOS.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems secured a $37.86 million developmental contract from the U.S. Army on June 5, 2026 under the Extended Range Artillery Projectile program.
The US Army launched a solar-powered aircraft into the stratosphere above Guam using a balloon.
The US Army expects the Space Operations Branch to grow to 1,500 soldiers by 2032.
The Extended Range Artillery Projectile contract tasks General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Leonardo, and Diehl Defence with adapting a derivative of the Vulcano 155 Guided Long Range projectile to meet U.S. Army next-generation artillery requirements.
Before being selected as a taikonaut, Zhang Zhiyuan served as a pilot in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and held the rank of colonel.
Before becoming a taikonaut, Zhu Yangzhu worked as an associate professor of aerospace engineering in the People’s Liberation Army and held the rank of colonel.
Sean Gallagher served as an officer in the United States Army Signal Corps before his NASA career.
The Army, Navy, and combatant commands would transfer money into the proposed Golden Dome subsystem fund for reimbursable services from qualified commercial vendors.