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Sources tell Breaking Defense that two names — Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting and Lt. Gen. John Shaw — have been sent to the White House for potential nomination as the new Space Force chief.

***Click here for video, audio, and photos.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, issued the following statement on the Air Force announcing the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) will provide command and control support for the Air Force’s E-11 Battlefield Airborne Control Node aircraft mission: “Bringing the E-11 under the jurisdiction of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at the Grand Forks Air Force...

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45th Space Wing re-designated as Space Launch Delta 45 Theresa Cross May 11th, 2021 A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket soars skyward in November 2020 with the NROL-101 payload for the National Reconnaissance Office. Its launch was supported by the 45th Space Wing, which was today re-designated to Space Launch Delta 45. Photo Credit: Theresa Cross/Spaceflight Insider, Illustration Credit: Derek Richardson/Spaceflight Insider The United States Space Force has re-designated the 45th Space Win...

Gunsmoke-J experimental satellite, Army image WASHINGTON: The Army is negotiating with the Intelligence Community and Space Force about ensuring operational control of any future Army-built ISR payloads hosted on DoD, IC and/or commercial satellites, says Willie Nelson, the de facto head of Army space programs. “This is a watershed,” said Doug Loverro, former head of DoD space policy and a long-time player in space intelligence operations. “It represents the increased importance of tactic...

Launch of experimental military navigation satellite pushed back to 2023 April 28 Not only will Navigation Technology Satellite-3 demonstrate technologies for future GPS satellites, it will also augment the current GPS fleet while on orbit. (L3Harris Technologies) WASHINGTON — A rideshare delay has pushed back the launch of the U.S. military’s new experimental navigation satellite to 2023, but the Air Force Research Laboratory says it can use the extra time to reduce risks and conduct ...

Today Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 26F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.. Tonight Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 26F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Updated: April 21, 2021 @ 8:20 pm Incoming Chief of Space Operations Gen. James Dickinson, left, and outgoing Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond shake hands Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, ...

The Space Force should release its current plan for a reserve force and solicit feedback, says the author of this commentary.

1 (5 votes) U.S. Space Force Announces Formation Of Space Systems Command 1 out of 5 based on 5 ratings. 5 user reviews. U.S. Space Force Announces Formation Of Space Systems Command Support SouthFront Click to see full-size image The United States Space Force will reform its acquisition organization under the new “Space Systems Command”, in the summer of 2021, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond said. Under the restructuring to speed up new technology delivery, Space...

First Air Force takes on new role supporting US Space Command Rachel S. Cohen March 15 A 138th Fighter Wing Viper out of Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla., provides NORAD and First Air Force with temporary flight restriction zone enforcement during the Nov. 15, 2020, SpaceX launch. (Master Sgt. C.T. Michael/Air Guard) The Air Force has tapped Florida-based First Air Force as the new air component to U.S. Space Command, providing air support to the military’s daily space operations...