SES Space and Defense Enhances US Army Operations with Managed Satellite Communications
SES secures $3.6M contract to provide managed satellite communication services to the U.S. Army, marking a shift in satcom strategy.
Category: Space
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Latest Space stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.
Spy Drones Get Airborne: Redwire to Build Air-Breathing Beasts for DARPA
Redwire is building an air-breathing spy drone for DARPA’s Otter program, revolutionizing military intelligence gathering in VLEO.
US Space Force Activates New Squadron to Oversee X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle
US Space Force activates new squadron to lead X-37B space tech program. Lt. Col. Spear commands, vowing US space dominance.
After Years of Challenges, Boeing’s Starliner Prepares for Liftoff
Despite years of setbacks, Boeing’s Starliner is on the cusp of its first crewed mission, marking a turning point in American spaceflight.
Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s Space-Based Electronic Warfare
A simulation spotlighting China’s space-based electronic warfare reveals its strategic impact, signaling future global conflict dynamics.
Raytheon Technologies Boosts US Missile Warning with Operational Space-Based System
The US takes a major leap in missile defense with the operational launch of RTX’s space-based early warning system.
Space-Based Defense: US Space Force’s 21-Mission Initiative
The US Space Force’s bold plan for 21 new launch missions with ULA and SpaceX reinforces national security and space capabilities.
US Space Force Invests $440M: Boeing to Build 12th Satellite for Military Comms
Boeing’s $440M deal for the WGS-12 satellite aims to enhance US military comms, ensuring secure, uninterrupted lines amidst challenges.
SpaceX’s USSF-124 Mission Launches a Secretive Space Odyssey
SpaceX and US Space Force launch classified USSF-124, showcasing America’s defense and space exploration prowess.
Watching Over the Pacific: Putting Japan’s Optical-8 Satellite in Focus
In a world where unpredictability is the only constant, Japan’s Optical-8 satellite launch is a strategic masterstroke, not just for military intelligence, but as a guardian against nature’s fury and a vigilant eye over the Indo-Pacific region.
South Korea’s Spy Satellite Launch Intensifies Peninsula’s Space Race
South Korea launches its first spy satellite intensifying the space race with North Korea, marking a pivotal step in national defense.
The Secretive Seventh Mission of the US Space Force’s X-37B Space Plane: Exploring New Frontiers
The US Space Force’s X-37B readies for its highest and longest flight, shrouded in secrecy and bound for unchartered exploration.
