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U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space

U.S. Space Command will invite commercial space companies to participate in a classified wargame focused on nuclear threats in space. The move folds industry partners into sensitive military scenario planning and highlights increasing reliance on commercial capabilities in contested-orbit rehearsals.

2026-01-28T12:04:10.377905-08:00

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SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneuvers' on-orbit warfighting exercise, cites Army and Marines as models

2026-01-28T11:38:52.503940-08:00

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SpaceX launches Lockheed-built GPS III SV09 as lawmakers push anti‑jam, resilient PNT funding

2026-01-28T09:18:32.972766-08:00

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Space Command urges Pentagon to treat orbital logistics as a distinct capability

2026-01-28T11:18:19.024647-08:00

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U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space U.S. Space Command will invite commercial space companies to participate in a classified wargame focused on nuclear threats in space. The move folds industry partners into sensitive military scenario planning and highlights increasing reliance on commercial capabilities in contested-orbit rehearsals.

2026-01-28T12:04:10.377905-08:00

U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space

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SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneuvers' on-orbit warfighting exercise, cites Army and Marines as models

2026-01-28T11:38:52.503940-08:00

SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneu

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Space Command urges Pentagon to treat orbital logistics as a distinct capability Space Command is pressing the Pentagon to think beyond launch and establish orbital logistics — on‑orbit refueling, resupply, servicing and maneuver support — as core capabilities. The argument frames sustainment in space as separate planning, infrastructure and acquisition challenges requiring focused investment.

2026-01-28T11:18:19.024647-08:00

Space Command urges Pentagon to treat orbital logistics as a distinct capability

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SpaceX launches Lockheed-built GPS III SV09 as lawmakers push anti‑jam, resilient PNT funding SpaceX placed the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III-9 (SV09) into orbit — the ninth Lockheed Martin-built GPS III vehicle — which carries a demonstration payload intended to bolster warfighter connectivity and constellation resilience. House and Senate appropriators are simultaneously pressing for increased anti‑jam and resilient PNT funding.

2026-01-28T09:18:32.972766-08:00

SpaceX launches Lockheed-built GPS III SV09 as lawmakers push anti‑jam, resilient PNT funding

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Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites The U.S. Space Force will select contractors to develop its next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites, launching a procurement phase to field new GEO-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Awards will determine industry partners responsible for design, production and integration of the new GEO ISR fleet.

2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00

Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites

SpaceWatch Global

U.S. national defense strategy pivots to homeland and Western Hemisphere, downplays China The Pentagon’s new National Defense Strategy marks a strategic shift, elevating defense of the homeland and Western Hemisphere as the military’s top priority while deemphasizing China as the principal threat. The guidance signals service-level changes — including a new USAF deployment concept and Space Force requests for more personnel.

2026-01-27T01:14:03.596055-08:00

U.S. national defense strategy pivots to homeland and Western Hemisphere, downplays China

SpaceWatch Global

U.S. launch infrastructure under strain as orbital cadence spikes A sharp rise in U.S. orbital launch activity is straining launch pads, range and recovery infrastructure, creating scheduling bottlenecks and prompting concerns about an emerging low‑Earth‑orbit “traffic jam.” Range operators and industry face harder trade‑offs between sustaining cadence, safety and capacity.

2026-01-26T03:18:12.352003-08:00

U.S. launch infrastructure under strain as orbital cadence spikes

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USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan The U.S. Space Force will launch its ninth GPS III navigation satellite into medium Earth orbit Monday night aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 after reassigning the mission from a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket. The transfer highlights schedule pressure and procurement flexibility in national GPS sustainment.

2026-01-25T17:12:43.968394-08:00

USSF moves GPS III-9 onto SpaceX Falcon 9 after switch from ULA Vulcan

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U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space

SPACECOM unveils 'Apollo Maneuvers' on-orbit warfighting exercise, cites Army and Marines as models

SpaceX launches Lockheed-built GPS III SV09 as lawmakers push anti‑jam, resilient PNT funding

Space Command urges Pentagon to treat orbital logistics as a distinct capability

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