Sandra Erwin

WASHINGTON — An experimental U.S. military satellite designed to test new space-based navigation technologies has been waiting nearly 20 months for a ride to geostationary Earth orbit (GEO).

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force selected four companies to develop concepts for smaller, more cost-effective GPS satellites based on commercial

WASHINGTON — Maxar Intelligence, a division of Maxar Technologies, announced Sept. 24 it is establishing its first headquarters outside the United

Viasat wins $33 million U.S. Air Force contract for satellite communications antennas

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is proceeding cautiously with its plans to replace aging weather satellites, signaling that any plans to acquire next-generation systems are still far off.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is moving forward with plans to augment its aging Satellite Control Network (SCN) by leveraging commercial satellite antennas.

WASHINGTON — Outside Analytics, a software and data processing specialist, was awarded a $25 million contract to integrate data from missile-warning satellites and other sensors at the U.S.

WASHINGTON — Amid a growing focus on low Earth orbit satellites, the U.S. Space Force is making strides in a more traditional space-based capability: large missile-warning satellites.

WASHINGTON — Geospatial intelligence company BlackSky plans to make its future Gen-3 satellites compatible with military networks, aiming to expand its footprint in the defense sector.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force awarded a $25.3 million contract to defense tech startup Anduril Industries.