Space Force scraps satellite procurement, shifts to more flexible strategy

Space Force commander fired after comments on conservative podcast

Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was removed from his command after appearing on a conservative podcast criticizing the United States military.

Space Force scraps satellite procurement, shifts to more flexible strategy

The canceled program, known as Protected Tactical Satellite Communication-Resilient (PTS-R), was launched in 2020 to build anti-jam communications satellites The post Space Force scraps satellite procurement, shifts to more flexible strategy appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Force Cancels Major Tactical SATCOM Competition

The Space Force is canceling a competition to build new satellites for jam-resistant tactical communications, instead choosing to focus on operationalizing two prototypes it plans to launch next year as part of a new, “innovative” approach intended to accelerate getting new tech into operation as quickly as possible. Space Systems Command announced the change, cancelling the planned $2 billion Protected Tactical SATCOM-Resilient, or PTS-R, prog…

Understanding the United States Space Force and Why Its Important - New Space Economy

The United States Space Force (USSF) was established on December 20, 2019, marking the first new branch of the armed services since 1947. This formation stemmed from a widespread recognition that space constitutes a national security imperative. The increasing threat posed by strategic competitors in space made it apparent that a military service focused solely on pursuing superiority in the space domain was necessary. Investments in space capab…