Dec. 2, 2024 AETC centers reach initial operational capability Three newly established centers under AETC achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the DAF for GPC.
Nov. 5, 2024 Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle designed to save lives Buckley Space Force Base is home to one of the Defense Department's only two chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles.
Oct. 10, 2024 X-37B to use aerobraking to change orbit, safely dispose of components The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle will begin executing a series of novel maneuvers, called aerobraking, to change its orbit around Earth and safely dispose of its service module components in accordance with recognized standards for space debris mitigation.
Oct. 1, 2024 US Space Command begins dual-track operations of spaceflight safety services U.S. Space Command and the Department of Commerce are migrating the provision of public services relating to spaceflight safety, currently provided via space-track.org, from USSPACECOM to OSC’s new Traffic Coordination System for Space.
Sept. 16, 2024 Air Force, Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning DAF senior leaders focused on how the Air Force and Space Force must capitalize and leverage acceptable risk in future planning, adapt to the resourcing and risks present in today’s dynamic environment.
July 23, 2024 What is Space Force fit? As the newest military service, the U.S. Space Force is taking a more holistic health approach to fitness standards.