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Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA

The U.S. Space Force for the second time has taken ownership of a retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellite to fill gaps in coverage for the U.S. military. The post Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA2023-09-23T14:07:28-06:00

Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system

After a slow start, the Commerce Department says it is making progress on establishing a civil space traffic coordination system that will rely on both commercial and government data. The post Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system appeared first on SpaceNews.

Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system2023-09-23T14:07:30-06:00

Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite

The Department of the Air Force said that WGS-12 meets specific needs that cannot be met by commercial alternatives. The post Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite2023-09-23T14:07:33-06:00

NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return

A NASA spacecraft is on course to return samples from an asteroid to Earth in less than two days as teams prepare for a variety of both technical and fiscal contingencies. The post NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return2023-09-23T14:07:35-06:00

Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth

Satellogic is relocating from Uruguay to the United States in a bid for more government business as revenues continue falling short of expectations, the publicly traded Earth observation operator announced Sept. 21. The post Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth2023-09-22T14:08:36-06:00

AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.

AF Week in Photos2023-09-22T14:09:07-06:00

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --   Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21.If confirmed, Dalton would be the 28th official to hold the position.“On behalf of the Department of the Air Force, we congratulate the Honorable Melissa Dalton on her nomination to serve as the next [...]

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force2023-09-22T14:09:10-06:00

House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has introduced legislation that would extend a restriction on the Federal Aviation Administration’s ability to regulate commercial human spaceflight safety by another eight years. The post House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period appeared first on SpaceNews.

House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period2023-09-22T14:08:38-06:00

Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology

Sierra Space conducted another test of its inflatable habitat technology, demonstrating that the module exceeds its requirements even with the addition of a window in its fabric structure. The post Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology appeared first on SpaceNews.

Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology2023-09-22T14:08:40-06:00

True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software

WASHINGTON — True Anomaly, a space industry startup based in Denver, was awarded a $17.4 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to provide software tools to better understand the […] The post True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software appeared first on SpaceNews.

True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software2023-09-22T14:08:41-06:00