SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

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
Universe TodayMark Thompson

AES Andes Abandons Solar‑Wind Project Near Paranal, Preserving ESO’s Night Skies

By Universe Today: After months of protests led by Nobel laureate Reinhard Genzel, the American energy company AES Andes has abandoned plans to build a massive solar and wind facility just kilometres from one of the world's premier telescope sites.

2026-01-28T13:44:20.593513-08:00
Breaking DefenseTheresa Hitchens

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

By Breaking Defense: Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering.".

2026-01-28T11:38:52.503940-08:00
SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch

By SpaceNews.com: Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch.

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