https://spacewatch.global/tag/united-states-space-force-ussf/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:31:13 +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/united-states-space-force-ussf/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/u-s-space-forces-space-based-interceptor-program-to-support-golden-dome-in-countering-modern-missile-threats/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73380 The United States Space Force has established the Space-Based Interceptor program to develop a space-based missile defense interceptor system that will demonstrate capability integrated into the GDA architecture by 2028. Through an executive order, the U.S. government has acknowledged that the threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks, remains the most catastrophic threat facing the country. As such, the Space Force established the SBI program to address this threat. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/astroscale-u-s-signs-agreement-with-dese-research-to-serve-huntsville-space-ecosystem/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69651 Astroscale US has signed a Strategic Presence Statement with DESE research concerning a formal Facility Use Agreement, towards strengthening its commitment to American superiority. The collaboration allows Astroscale U.S. to build on existing relationships, better serve customers based in the community, and see the “Rocket City” through DESE’s experienced eyes.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/cambrian-works-select-astroscale-us-as-nasa-study-mission-partner/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67143 Cambrian Works has selected Astroscale U.S. as its mission partner for a 30-day NASA study. The primary aim of the study is to develop a comprehensive concept of operations and implementation plan for a potential commercial mission to raise the orbit of the agency’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/astroscale-u-s-to-lead-the-first-ever-refueling-of-a-united-states-space-force-asset/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64806 Astroscale U.S. Inc. will conduct two refueling operations of a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) satellite in geostationary orbit (GEO) for the United States Space Force (USSF). The mission will demonstrate the ability of commercial Servicing, Mobility and Logistics providers to deliver on-orbit capabilities supporting the warfighter. The Astroscale U.S. Refueler is manifested to launch in the summer of 2026.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/rocket-lab-delivers-u-s-space-force-satellite-to-orbit/ Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34732 Rocket Lab has successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) research and development satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The mission was one of Rocket Lab’s over 100 satellite launches, its fourth launch for the year and its 21st Electron mission, the company said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/8000-us-airmen-volunteer-to-go-to-space/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23393 During the month of May, more than 8,500 active-duty Airmen within 13 eligible officer and enlisted career fields volunteered to build the ranks of the newly-created U.S. Space Force.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/northrop-grumman-to-provide-next-gen-polar-missile-warning-satellites-for-ussf/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:18 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23159 Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a not-to-exceed US$2.37 billion undefinitized contract modification for Phase 1 of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program from the United States Space Force (USSF).]]>