#us-space-force — Public Fediverse posts

Blue Origin moves toward launch at Vandenberg

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/blue-origin-moves-toward-launch-at-vandenberg/

Space Development Agency (SDA) cops to issues with scaling its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The agency is grappling with a 2-3 month schedule slip. Core issues include:

Satellite Contact Failures: SDA and its vendors have struggled with the on-orbit checkout process – aka an inability to establish contact with one of its satellites launched in late 2025.

Component Scarcity: Sustained shortages of optical communications terminals (OCTs) and encryption devices continue to serve as the “critical path” for all vendors.

Launch Schedule Pressure: The next scheduled mission, T1TL-A, is ~ 4 months behind schedule due to the 45-day government shutdown, a launch rocket tech glitz, and issues with onboard software for satellites. https://satnews.com/2026/03/08/space-development-agency-faces-growing-pains-as-pwsa-scaling-hits-chokepoints/

Read my TechAptitude post on the PWSA program here: https://techaptitude.substack.com/p/us-space-forces-laser-mesh-network

#SDA #Space #PWSA #Lasers #OpticalNetworks #Satellites #USSpaceForce #SpaceCraft #DoD #TechAptitude

LIVE: ULA launches mission for US Space Force

A United Launch Alliance rocket launches a mission for the U.S. Space Force from Cape Canaveral, Florida. #USSF87 #space #ula #usspaceforce #capecanaveral #spacemission #rocketlaunch #florida #science #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-ula-launches-mission-for-us-space-force/

Register Now: New Approaches to Collapse Space Kill Chains

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/new-approaches-to-collapse-space-kill-chains-event/

U.S. Space Force switches rockets for upcoming GPS satellite launch

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/01/13/u-s-space-force-switches-rockets-for-upcoming-gps-satellite-launch/

Rocket Lab launches 4 novel DiskSat satellites for U.S. Space Force, NASA

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/12/18/rocket-lab-launches-4-novel-disksat-satellites-for-u-s-space-force-nasa/

Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/transgender-air-force-trump-lawsuit

Despite Donald Trump’s threats to cut federal contracts to Elon Musk’s companies, the U.S. Space Force selected SpaceX to handle the majority of its 2026 national security missions, granting the aerospace company five out of seven available launch contracts. (Source: Space News) #Space #ElonMusk #SpaceX #oligarchs #billionaires #USSpaceForce

U.S. Space Force picks Blue Origin bid for expanding satellite processing at Cape Canaveral

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/10/09/u-s-space-force-picks-blue-origin-bid-for-expanding-satellite-processing-at-cape-canaveral/

SpaceX to launch 4 Falcon Heavy rockets as part of newest U.S. national security missions award

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/10/04/spacex-to-launch-4-falcon-heavy-rockets-as-part-of-newest-u-s-national-security-missions-award/

#FR:
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SpaceX will .. „Starship“ v. Cape Canaveral aus starten – Konkurrenz warnt vor Problemen
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".. Konkurrenten haben d. U.S. Space Force mitgeteilt, dass ihre Arbeit an nahegelegenen Startrampen fast jeden Tag des Jahres gestört werden könnte. .. müssen m. Sicherheitsvorkehrungen rechnen, d. m. häufigen Flügen d.neuen SpaceX-Rakete verbunden wären, .."

https://www.fr.de/wissen/konkurrenz-warnt-vor-problemen-spacex-will-das-starship-von-cape-canaveral-aus-starten-zr-93907905.html

1.9.2025

#CapeCanaveral #KSC #Raumfahrt #SLC37 #SpaceFlight #SpaceX #StarShip #SuperHeavy #ULA #USA #USSpaceForce

Trump’s ambitious “Golden Dome” missile defense plan revives Reagan-era dreams of a space-based shield but faces immense technical, financial and geopolitical hurdles — and may ultimately make the U.S. less secure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/10/world/golden-dome-gamble/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #goldendome #missiledefense #strategicdefenseinitiative #starwars #usspaceforce #defense #china #russiaus

#USSpaceForce #TransRightsAreHumanRights
"Col. Bree Fram, one of the highest-ranking openly transgender officers in the U.S. military, wrote in an Instagram post Friday that her removal would take effect the following day."

Pentagon removes outspoken Space Force officer from post as trans ban takes effect

"A U.S. Space Force officer has been placed on administrative leave due to the new ban on trans service members."
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-06-07/dod-trans-ban-bree-fram-18048778.html

🇺🇸 US
🔴 SpaceX Wins 60% of New Military Launch Contracts

🔸 $13.7B awarded for 54 critical missions to 2032; SpaceX gets 28 launches.
🔸 ULA to fly 19 missions with Vulcan; Blue Origin enters with 7 for New Glenn.
🔸 SpaceX has 140 launches in past year—dominates readiness & reliability.
🔸 Space Force eyes multi-vendor resilience amid growing global threats.

#SpaceX #ULA #BlueOrigin #USSpaceForce #Defense #Falcon9 #NewGlenn #Vulcan #NSSL #MilitarySpace

US Space Force is reporting China has practiced co-originated satellite maneuvers in space that resemble aerial combat in what look like offensive drills. "They are practicing tactics, techniques and procedures to do in-orbit space operations from one satellite to another."

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/20/us_space_force_warns_chinese/ #China #Space #Satellite #USspaceforce #spaceforce #USA

Secretive Space Plane Beams Back Photo Taken High Above Earth https://petapixel.com/2025/02/24/secretive-space-plane-beams-back-photo-taken-high-above-earth/ #highlyellipticalorbit #usspaceforce #planetearth #spaceforce #spaceplane #highorbit #Space #orbit #x37b

The Secretive Spaceplane of the U.S. Space Force Conducts First-of-Its-Kind Maneuvers

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-secretive-spaceplane-of-the-us-space-force-conducts-first-of-its-kind-maneuvers-180985425/

#technology #tech #space #spaceexploration #spacetech #spaceplane #usspaceforce #spaceforce