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U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions with Commercial Partners

U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions with Commercial Partners

The U.S. Space Force, through its Space Systems Command (SSC), has scheduled two commercial satellite servicing demonstration missions for 2027. These missions aim to evaluate commercial refueling and maneuvering services for high-value defense payloads in both geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO). Colonel Scott Carstetter, director of servicing, mobility, and logistics at Space Systems Command, stated that these missions will help determine how the military procures on-orbit services. Historically, military satellites in GEO were designed as single-use assets with finite propellant, limiting their operational lifespan. The SSC's Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) portfolio is shifting towards dynamic space operations, enabling orbiting assets to be maneuvered, refueled, or repositioned without exhausting their operational lives. The dual demonstration program seeks to establish operational baselines for commercial service procurement, assess the necessary infrastructure for routine i...

Trump Offered to Sell U.S. Weapons to China. What Could Go Wrong?

Trump Offered to Sell U.S. Weapons to China. What Could Go Wrong?

U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue says the president made the offer to Xi Jinping last week

US Critical Infrastructure Prepares for Sweeping New Cyber Reporting Rules Under CIRCIA

US Critical Infrastructure Prepares for Sweeping New Cyber Reporting Rules Under CIRCIA

The U.S. critical infrastructure sector is bracing for significant changes with the impending implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA). Enacted in March 2022, CIRCIA mandates new cyber incident reporting requirements for a broad range of entities, including businesses, government organizations, and defense contractors. Under the proposed rules, covered entities will be required to report cyber incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 hours of payment. CISA is expected to finalize these regulations soon, though the publication timeline has experienced delays, with the latest target set for September 2026. Experts emphasize that CIRCIA represents the broadest cyber reporting mandate proposed by the U.S. federal government to date, encompassing an estimated 316,000 entities across 16 critical infrastructure sectors.

Dr. Mark Lewis Discusses Hypersonics and National Security Policy with Potomac Institute

Dr. Mark Lewis Discusses Hypersonics and National Security Policy with Potomac Institute

Dr. Mark Lewis, a member of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' Board of Regents, participated in an episode of 'Regents in Conversation' with CEO Jennifer Buss. The discussion centered on the critical role of science in shaping national security policy. Dr. Lewis, drawing from his extensive background in academia, government, and defense research, emphasized how technical expertise, independent analysis, and long-term strategic thinking are essential for decision-makers to navigate complex challenges. The conversation also explored the significance of basic research, the importance of integrity in policy work, and the lengthy process from scientific discovery to national impact. Dr. Lewis provided a firsthand account of hypersonics, illustrating how decades of research, persistence, and strategic urgency have elevated this technical field into a major national security priority for the United States.

Passport Security Features Enhance Fraud Detection Through Layered Protection

Passport Security Features Enhance Fraud Detection Through Layered Protection

Modern passports are designed with multiple layers of security features to combat forgery, tampering, and misuse. These features combine physical, visual, and digital elements. Physical layers include durable materials, secure binding, and specialized inks. Visual layers incorporate images, patterns, and hidden artwork that reveal attempts at copying. Crucially, digital layers involve machine-readable zones and contactless chips that store identity data, allowing for verification against trusted records. This layered approach shifts verification from a purely visual inspection to a system that confirms encoded identity data matches official records, significantly improving fraud detection. The security features are also designed to show tamper evidence, making alterations noticeable to trained inspectors or scanners.

Smithfield Foods Enhances Cybersecurity with Okta for Secure Enterprise Access

Smithfield Foods Enhances Cybersecurity with Okta for Secure Enterprise Access

Smithfield Foods Enhances Cybersecurity with Okta for Secure Enterprise Access

Explosive-related arrests near air base used by US being probed by UK counterterror police

Explosive-related arrests near air base used by US being probed by UK counterterror police

British counterterrorism police have taken over an investigation into the arrest of several men suspected of explosives offenses near a Royal Air Force base

Trump's Greenland deal is a win. Now for the hard part | Opinion

Trump's Greenland deal is a win. Now for the hard part | Opinion

The deal settled who owns Greenland. The focus should shift to something far more productive: building a durable relationship for the future.

SpaceX Launches Third Classified US Space Force Mission from California, Lands Booster at Sea

SpaceX Launches Third Classified US Space Force Mission from California, Lands Booster at Sea

SpaceX successfully launched its third classified U.S. Space Force mission, designated USSF-385, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on Saturday morning, marking the third such classified launch from the base within a 16-day period. As is customary for national-security missions, details regarding the payloads, activities, and destination of USSF-385 have not been publicly disclosed. SpaceX concluded its launch webcast shortly after the first-stage booster successfully landed on the 'Of Course I Still Love You' droneship in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 8.5 minutes after liftoff. This was the booster's tenth flight and landing. The previous classified Space Force launches from Vandenberg were USSF-153 on September 10 and USSF-259 on September 16. While not officially confirmed by the Space Force, Spaceflight Now reported that USSF-385 is believed to be part of a series deploying Starshield satellites for government use.

California Lawmakers Urge NASA to Consider State for U.S. Space Academy

California Lawmakers Urge NASA to Consider State for U.S. Space Academy

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), Co-Chairs of the California Aerospace Caucus, have sent a letter to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman advocating for California as the site for the new United States Space Academy. This initiative follows an Executive Order signed by President Trump on August 28, 2026, to establish the nation's first U.S. Space Academy. The lawmakers emphasize California's extensive history in supporting American space exploration, its numerous existing NASA centers such as the Jet Propulsion Lab and Ames Research Center, and Vandenberg Space Force Base, which is the world's second busiest spaceport. They also highlight the state's robust private aerospace industry and world-class universities as key advantages for hosting the academy.

E-Soft Online Offers Virtual CISO and DPO Services for Tailored Security and Data Privacy Expertise

E-Soft Online Offers Virtual CISO and DPO Services for Tailored Security and Data Privacy Expertise

E-Soft Online Offers Virtual CISO and DPO Services for Tailored Security and Data Privacy Expertise

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

By Toby Shepheard FAIRFORD, England, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.