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U.S. Air Force

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gov defenseFounded 1947
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
www.airforce.com/
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Tomorrow.io has attracted attention from government and enterprise customers including Ford, Uber, and the U.S. Air Force.

Mentioned as: air forceOrg RelationshipJan 29, 2026Tomorrow.io announces DeepSky a new AI satellite constellation privatizing precision weather

Dr. Gladys West was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018.

Mentioned as: the air forceNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2026Mathematical Architect of GPS, Dr. Gladys West, Passes Away at 95

The GAO recommended that the Secretary of the Air Force ensure the Space Development Agency follows a more collaborative process with warfighter participants to define and prioritize requirements.

Mentioned as: the air forceNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2026GAO Report Warns of Technological and Schedule Risks in SDA Missile Tracking Program

Edwards Air Force Base has runways, dedicated airspace, and unique support capabilities that enable complex flight tests in controlled conditions.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2026Isaacman visita NASA Armstrong e rilancia il ruolo degli X-planes

Jared Isaacman visited NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base.

Mentioned as: air forceTechnical ProductJan 27, 2026Isaacman visita NASA Armstrong e rilancia il ruolo degli X-planes

The Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) is modeled after the Air Force’s Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF).

Mentioned as: the air forceNarrative GeneralJan 27, 2026Space Force Accelerates Commercial Reserve Fleet Integration for 2026 Operations

Voyager 1 was launched on 5 September 1977 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on a Titan IIIE-Centaur rocket.

Mentioned as: air forceTechnical ProductJan 22, 2026La imperturbable sonda Voyager 1 se encuentra a un día luz de la Tierra

Space Vehicle SV09 is named in honor of U.S. Air Force test pilot and NASA astronaut Col. Ellison Onizuka.

Mentioned as: air forceTechnical ProductJan 22, 2026U.S. Space Force Field Commands Prepare Upcoming GPS III Launch to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities

Chen Zhongrui enlisted in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force in 2003 and joined the Communist Party of China in 2005.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GeneralJan 21, 2026Shenzhou-20 Crew Respond to Questions on Space Debris Strike, 204-Day Mission Onboard Tiangong

Jim Hendren is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and former F-15 fighter pilot.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GeneralJan 21, 2026Crew for New Shepard Mission NS-38 Introduced

Chen Dong enlisted in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force in 1997 and joined the Communist Party of China in 1999.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GeneralJan 21, 2026Shenzhou-20 Crew Respond to Questions on Space Debris Strike, 204-Day Mission Onboard Tiangong

ASBM 1 and ASBM 2 spacecraft launched in August 2024 from Vandenberg Air Force Base into highly elliptical orbit to reach the Arctic coverage area.

Mentioned as: air forceTechnical ProductJan 20, 2026The Arctic Space Race Heats Up

Zhang Lu was born in November 1976, is from Hanshou County, Hunan province, was selected as part of China’s second taikonaut group in 2010, served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, achieved the rank of Senior Colonel, joined the Communist Party of China in April 1999, and received the Spaceflight Merit Medal (Third Class) and the honorary title of hero taikonaut after Shenzhou-15.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GrowthJan 19, 2026Uncrewed Shenzhou-20 Spacecraft Returns to Earth Following Debris Damage

Hydrosat has active contracts with the U.S. Air Force to improve weather modeling for national defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralJan 15, 2026Hydrosat Secures €51 Million Series B to Expand Thermal Imagery Constellation

The initial $85.2 million obligation for the contract utilizes fiscal 2026 funds from multiple sources including Navy and Air Force Operation and Maintenance funds.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipJan 14, 2026Amentum Mitie Pacific Wins $656M Contract for Strategic Space Hub at Diego Garcia

The Warfighting Acquisition System marks a policy overhaul announced by the Department of the Air Force on January 8, prioritizing speed of delivery over long development cycles.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralJan 13, 2026Department of Defense Adopts SpaceX Iteration Model to Accelerate Defense Acquisition

CEiiA has a strategic collaboration agreement with the Portuguese Air Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralJan 12, 2026Portuguese Agency Buys Two EO Sats for $18M from Satellogic

Portugal's Air Force signed an agreement with ICEYE to buy a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite as part of its first-ever satellite acquisition.

Mentioned as: air forceTechnical ProductJan 12, 2026Portuguese Agency Buys Two EO Sats for $18M from Satellogic

Zhang Lu served in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and holds the rank of Senior Colonel.

Mentioned as: air forceNarrative GeneralJan 11, 2026Shenzhou-21 Trio Conduct Emergency Drills, Support Battery and Brain Research

The Department of the Air Force is transitioning from the traditional Program Executive Officer (PEO) model to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs).

Mentioned as: Department of the Air ForceTechnical ProductJan 9, 2026DAF Shifts to ‘Wartime’ Acquisition Footing, Activates First Portfolio Executives
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