https://spacewatch.global/tag/the-u-s-space-force/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:16:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/the-u-s-space-force/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/leolabs-to-develop-scout-class-radar-capabilities-to-detect-and-track-launches/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66269 LeoLabs has been selected for a $4M TACFI opportunity to develop and deploy a software upgrade for its expeditionary Scout-class radar, a new, containerized S-band Direct Radiating Array (DRA). The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) will tentatively contribute up to $2M, which is matched with $2M in private capital, for a total $4M TACFI effort.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/06/northrop-grumman-ships-asbm-satellites-to-launch-site/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:54 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55790 Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered its two-satellite constellation to the launch site for Space Norway's Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM). These satellites will bring commercial broadband and protected military satellite communications to the hard-to-reach northern polar region. ASBM is a joint effort between Space Norway, the Norwegian Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force, Viasat and Northrop Grumman.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/09/the-ussf-award-true-anomaly-17-million-contract/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:00:02 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51316 The USSF Space Systems Command have awarded a $17.4 million Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to True Anomaly, Inc. The company builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to deliver solutions for space security, sustainability, and accessibility. In addition, it empowers the U.S. Government, its allies, and partners, as well as the commercial space industry, to lead safe, resilient operations in orbit to secure life on Earth.]]>