The Satellite Applications Catapult and Aerospace UK initiated discussions for collaboration and the linking of their two robotics facilities, with the hope of providing faster validation and verification of emerging in-space servicing capabilities.
T-Minus Podcast Featuring Aerospace’s Jim Myers
Jim Myers, Senior Vice President of the Civil Systems Group, discussed the shift in cybersecurity threats and the need for better cyber hygiene in the space industry.
Space ISAC, NASA Sign Agreement to Strengthen Space Security Collaboration
Space ISAC, which the Aerospace Corporation is a founding member of, and NASA signed a formal partnership. It intends to promote the exchange of information on a range of space systems security challenges, including space weather, communication anomalies, spectrum interference, and cybersecurity threats.
Space Force Chief: ‘Golden Dome’ is a Missile Shield Built in Pieces, Not a Single System
“It’s not a system. There’s not going to be a ‘Golden Dome delivered,’” said Gen. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, at a news conference during Space Symposium. “It’s a system of systems that has to work together. And so there won’t be a single contract vehicle. There will be multiple programs that are brought to bear to solve that mission against the threats.”
SpaceX Replaces ULA as the Pentagon’s Top Launch Service Provider
The Space Force shuffled the lineup for launching its next series of high-priority national security space missions, swapping the lead position of heritage provider ULA for competitor SpaceX.
Isaacman Says NASA Should Pursue Human Moon and Mars Programs Simultaneously
Jared Isaacman, the White House’s nominee to lead NASA, argued at his confirmation hearing by the Senate Commerce Committee that NASA can both pursue Artemis as well as human missions to Mars.
Space Force Takes Ownership of First Meadowlands Satellite Jammer
The Space Force formally accepted delivery of the first mobile Meadowlands satellite jammer from L3Harris six months ahead of schedule. Compared to legacy systems, Meadowlands is smaller and provides multi-frequency jamming in S-band and X-band.
Keeping Space Safe is the ‘Ultimate Team Sport’, and the US Space Force Has a New Playbook
At Space Symposium, Gen. Chance B. Saltzman outlined three core goals of the service’s new International Partnership Strategy, such as integrating different nations’ space operations at every level to have a seamless multination coalition in space.
Defense Experts Warn Procurement Bottlenecks Risk US Space Edge
“We want to move away from those big, fat, juicy targets, where it just takes one shot and you’re blind and deaf,” said Steve Isakowitz, Aerospace president and CEO.
Startups Are Preparing For The Launch of Space-Based Solar Powers
Long deemed unaffordable because of the massive orbital infrastructure required, space-based solar power (SBSP) is gaining credibility as SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn seem poised to slash launch costs and offer room for modular SBSP antennas.