The U.S. Air Force (USAF) plays a significant role in the space industry, historically serving as the Department of Defense's executive agent for space, and developing early military space programs and launch vehicles. Although the U.S. Space Force was established as an independent branch in 2019, the Air Force continues to contribute to space operations, including training personnel, research and development, and maintaining partnerships. The USAF's space-related activities encompass satellite operations, missile warning, communication support, and collaboration with allies to ensure regional stability. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force, other branches of the military, and international allies.
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Victoria Coleman is the associate provost of the Berkeley Space Center and former chief scientist of the U.S. Air Force.
Victoria Coleman is the former Director of DARPA and has served as the 37th Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force.
The Air Force selected 'Alternative A' in the Record of Decision, allowing the construction of a launch mount, landing catch tower, and propellant farms at SLC-37.
The Department of the Air Force has issued a Record of Decision authorizing the conversion of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into a launch and landing site for SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy vehicle.
The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) awarded Albedo up to $12 million to share VLEO on-orbit data.
The Air Force refined its mapping satellite proposal into a recoverable mapping satellite capable of high geometric fidelity by January 1959.
Joseph Charyk was responsible for overseeing the reconnaissance satellite program for the Air Force.
Zhang Lu served in the People's Liberation Army Air Force and holds the rank of Senior Colonel.
The Air Force's initial development plan for the E-4 was completed just before a May 1959 directive to cancel the program was issued by ARPA.
The Air Force defined the requirement for a mapping and charting satellite in September 1958.
NATO is setting up a commercial integration cell at its Space Operations Center at Ramstein U.S. Air Force Base in Germany.
On 24 November 2024, Poland’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Cezary Tomczyk, announced the first successful flight of the complete three-stage rocket from the Central Air Force Training Range in Ustka.
In January 2021, the Air Force recommended relocating SPACECOM HQ from Colorado to Alabama.
Petro received a Young Investigator Program Award from the U.S. Air Force in 2023 to fill gaps in fundamental knowledge.
The first qualification flight of the PERUN rocket will take place on 22 November from Poland’s Central Air Force Test Range in Ustka.
Crosier served 33 years in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force before joining AWS.
Infinite Orbits has contracts with the French Ministry of Defense, the US Air Force, and Hispasat.
In 1951, the Director of Intelligence for the US Air Force stated that military reconnaissance satellites needed to produce photographic quality for aeronautical charts and maps.
The Air Force formally approved a satellite development program called MX-2226 in December 1953.
The US Air Force began studying the possible military uses of satellites in 1946.