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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The Department of the Air Force’s contract covers the first operational increment of a space-based air moving target indication system.
Iridium’s network was used to support specialized Artemis 2 recovery teams, including Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1 and Air Force recovery units.
The Department of the Air Force had not previously disclosed the space-based air moving target indication indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
Zhang Lu held the rank of Senior Colonel in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force before becoming a taikonaut.
The Air Force launched the first National Reconnaissance Office KH-8 GAMBIT-3 reconnaissance satellite in July 1966.
Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and reached the rank of Senior Colonel.
Jeff Schrader began his career as a U.S. Air Force civil servant.
Jeff Schrader advanced from financial analyst to chief financial officer for special programs and later to the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office during his U.S. Air Force civil service career.
The Manned Astronomical Research Station was derived from TASSEL and largely overlapped with Convair GD/A’s Military Test Space Station concept offered to the U.S. Air Force in August 1960.
Boresight Pty Ltd's military customers include 11 Western armed forces, including the Australian Defence Force, British Army, Canadian Armed Forces, New Zealand Defence Force, United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, and the Dutch, Italian, and Finnish armies.
Convair GD/A submitted the Manned Astronomical Research Station concept and laboratory to the U.S. Air Force as its entry for the Phase-1 pre-1965 Military Test Space Station study.
The U.S. Air Force Military Test Space Station study began in January 1960, issued an RFP in April 1960, selected five contractors in August 1960, and delivered its Phase 1 report in February 1961.
The DOD Chief Information Office, the Air Force Research Lab, and PEO C3T are members of the WAVE Consortium.
The Air Force and Space Force spend more than $113.8 billion annually developing next-generation fighters, nuclear weapons, and missile defenses.
Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force before becoming a taikonaut.
Zhang Lu reached the rank of Senior Colonel in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
Lee Rosen served on missions for Space Systems Command and the National Reconnaissance Office during a 23-year U.S. Air Force career.
Jim “Clue” Less will take off and land at Edwards Air Force Base near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
The EDIM modems are intended to replace aging Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modems used by Army, Navy, and Air Force satcom operators.