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U.S. Space Force

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gov defenseFounded 2019
Washington, D.C., United States
www.spaceforce.mil/
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Sejong-1, a Spire-built satellite carrying an optical payload for HANCOM InSpace, launched in May 2022 on the SpaceX Transporter-5 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductMar 31, 2024Spire Global Space Services deal with HANCOM InSpace

The U.S. Space Force is expected to seek bids 2024 for further developed ESS prototypes.

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative GeneralMar 29, 2024Boeing’s satellite business zeroes in on military opportunities

The Space Force is evaluating two PTS prototype payload designs, one by Boeing and one by Northrop Grumman, that could launch for in-orbit demonstrations in 2025.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralMar 29, 2024Boeing’s satellite business zeroes in on military opportunities

David D. Thompson (Ret.) served 38 years in the Air and Space Forces and was the first Vice Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force.

Mentioned as: United States Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 29, 2024HawkEye 360 announces the crucial role of the company’s Advisory Board Class of 2024

David D. Thompson contributed to creating the Space Force and represented the Chief of Space Operations in high-level meetings, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Mentioned as: Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 29, 2024HawkEye 360 announces the crucial role of the company’s Advisory Board Class of 2024

The Space Force has $1,200,000,000 allocated for military satellite programs in the fiscal year 2024 defense funding bill passed by Congress on 2024-03-21.

Mentioned as: the space forceTechnical ProductMar 28, 2024Satellite firms cautiously optimistic as DoD boosts funding to integrate commercial satcom

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense and oversees AATS responsibilities including range sustainment and assured access to space.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 28, 2024ULA Delta IV Heavy scrubbed at T-00:03:58 update to ‘issue’

General David D. Thompson served as the first Vice Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralMar 28, 2024HawkEye 360 Announces the Crucial Role of its Advisory Board Class of 2024

There have been 44 Delta IV launches to date, all successful, for the Air Force, Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, NASA, and commercial customers.

Mentioned as: US Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 28, 2024ULA Delta IV Heavy scrubbed at T-00:03:58 update to ‘issue’

Liftoff for the planned NROL-70 mission was scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT (1740 UTC) from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralMar 28, 2024ULA Delta IV Heavy scrubbed at T-00:03:58 update to ‘issue’

The November 2022 Yunhai-3 launch involved a breakup of the Long March 6A upper stage that produced 37 pieces of debris tracked by the U.S. Space Force’s 18th Space Defense Squadron.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralMar 27, 2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

United Launch Alliance has conducted 44 Delta IV launches to date, all successful, for Air Force, Space Force, National Reconnaissance Office, NASA, and commercial customers.

Mentioned as: Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 27, 2024Tomorrow is ULA’s historic final launch for Delta IV Heavy carrying NROL-70

The U.S. Space Force will continue to invest in sensors that use optical, radar, and radio frequency phenomenologies and in tools to integrate and contextualize sensor data for decision makers.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductMar 27, 2024Space Force chief: U.S. intelligence is top-notch, but more insights needed on space domain

The first Yunhai-3 satellite, launched in November 2022 on a Long March 6A, is cataloged by the U.S. Space Force’s 18th Space Defense Squadron in a near-polar, near-circular orbit at 849 km altitude.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralMar 27, 2024Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite

The U.S. Space Force increasingly purchases data and services from commercial companies that provide specialized intelligence about objects circling the Earth.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 27, 2024Space Force chief: U.S. intelligence is top-notch, but more insights needed on space domain

Space Systems Command is the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing, and delivering resilient space capabilities and manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 27, 2024Tomorrow is ULA’s historic final launch for Delta IV Heavy carrying NROL-70

The NROL-70 mission is planned to lift off on Thursday, 2024-03-28 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 27, 2024Tomorrow is ULA’s historic final launch for Delta IV Heavy carrying NROL-70

The NROL-70 mission is planned to lift off on Thursday, 2024-03-28 from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:40 p.m. EDT (1740 UTC).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipMar 26, 2024L-2 and a grand finale on Thursday for ULA’s Delta IV Heavy in NROL-70 mission

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative FinancialMar 26, 2024L-2 and a grand finale on Thursday for ULA’s Delta IV Heavy in NROL-70 mission

The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command submitted a combined $2,300,000,000 in unfunded requirements to Congress last week.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative FinancialMar 25, 2024Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter anti-satellite threats
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