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In the 21st century, space is the new battlefield

Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia.

4 weeks ago

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, second right, with his daughter and his wife Ri Sol Ju, left, attends a performance to celebrate the New Year in Pyongyang, North Korea, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.

21 months ago

Army hands satellite missions over to Space Force

The Army will, however, maintain its 1st Space Brigade, based at Fort Carson, Colorado.

By Rachel Nostrant

3 years ago

US military must avoid a ‘Kasserine Pass’ failure for space power

A primary reason U.S. Space Command was reestablished and the U.S. Space Force created was to ensure necessary war-fighting synergies through unity of effort under an independent commander, the essay author writes.

By Matt Donovan

4 years ago

With all three Gunsmoke-J satellites on orbit, the Army is ready to test space-based targeting

While satellite imagery has traditionally been a product of the intelligence community, the development of relatively affordable yet highly capable small satellites that can operate in low Earth orbit has convinced military leaders that they can play a tactical role on the battlefield.

By Nathan Strout

4 years ago

Space Force launches fifth GPS III satellite for more secure positioning

This is the 24th M-Code enabled GPS satellite in the constellation, ensuring full operational capability for the space segment.

By Nathan Strout

4 years ago