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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

2026 NDS elevates space — Space Force workforce rebuild and budget shifts to reshape satellites

The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy elevates space from a peripheral concern to a core warfighting domain, driving immediate changes in doctrine, budget priorities and force structure. The Space Force is prioritizing workforce rebuilding while a major budget plan signals altered pacing for satellite acquisition and operations.

2026-01-24T13:14:38.671937-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions  
Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

Study: Electrostatic Charging on Lunar Rover Wheels Could Limit Speed — Mitigations Proposed

By Universe Today: As they roll across shadowed regions of the moon's surface, future lunar rovers could develop hazardous buildups of electric charge on their wheels. Through new analysis published in Advances in Space Research, Bill Farrell at the Space Science Institute in Colorado, together with Mike Zimmerman at Johns Hopkins University, outline realistic precautions for mitigating this risk—offering valuable guidance for engineers designing future lunar missions.

2026-01-23T04:00:11.513203-08:00
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role

By SpaceNews.com: As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role As satellites become targets, Space Force plans for growth and a broader role.

Also: Defense One, news.defcros.com and orbitaltoday.com
2026-01-22T12:36:41.111022-08:00