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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In September 2018, the U.S. Air Force agreed to buy up to 22 GPS 3F satellites from Lockheed Martin for $7,200,000,000.
The Terran 1 launch for the TriSept mission will take place from one of Relativity’s launch sites at Cape Canaveral in Florida or Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
The Terran 1 launch for TriSept will take place from either Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Vandenberg Air Force Base depending on mission requirements.
The Terran 1 launch for the TriSept manifest will take place from one of Relativity Space’s launch sites at Cape Canaveral or Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Language adopted by the Senate in the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 requires the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Defense, Air Force, and Space Force leaders to submit a plan for establishing an element of the intelligence community within the United States Space Force.
Vice President Mike Pence on 2020-12-09 designated the renaming of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base as Space Force installations.
When the U.S. Space Force was signed into law on 2019-12-20, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond identified plans to rename the principal Air Force bases that house space units to be space bases.
Kratos received a $37,771,577 award from the AFLCMC/WA Advanced Aircraft Program Executive Office for the Skyborg Delivery Order 2 contract to integrate, test, and deliver XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft.
The AFWERX program of the United States Air Force has launched SpaceWERX, a technology accelerator office in Los Angeles.
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson launched AFWERX on 2017-07-21, during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, opened a technology accelerator office on 2020-12-07 that will work with commercial companies in the space industry.
AEHF Space Vehicle 06 successfully launched on 2020-03-26 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 551 rocket under strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Testing for MCEU was completed at the Master Control Station at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
Testing for MCEU was completed at Alternate Master Control Stations at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
The secretary of the Air Force must submit by June 2021 a plan for a five-year acquisition strategy for small launch and satellites that includes steps to provide budgeting and acquisition stability and flexibility for fair competition.
The company has received a Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U.S. Air Force and a classified Pentagon contract.
The Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA prohibits transferring Air Force bases to the U.S. Space Force without briefing congressional defense committees and obtaining committee approval.
The Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA directs the Air Force to start research and development projects to promote competition in the National Security Space Launch program.
The Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA authorizes up to $90,000,000 in fiscal year 2021 for Air Force research and development to promote competition in the National Security Space Launch program, subject to appropriators' approval.
The Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA requires the secretary of the Air Force to provide a report on the selection process and criteria used to determine the permanent site for U.S. Space Command headquarters.