Tag: Space Force

Episode 32: Space Force Working Capital Fund to Facilitate Flexible Funding for Commercial Services

US Pentagon and Potomac river in Arlington, Virginia

Roger Teague and Mike Dickey share how the working capital fund fits into the broader acquisition reforms at the Department of War

Space Force Working Capital Fund to facilitate flexible funding for commercial services 

The United States Air Force Memorial against the backdrop of the Pentagon and the Capital Building at night. A monument to pilots in Washington.

Announcement comes amidst broader reform push under the Acquisition Transformation Strategy 

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Col (Ret) Charlie McGillis explains how Orbital Watch aims to enable better threat information-sharing with industry

Orbital Watch to Enable Sharing of Classified Threat Information 

Satellite attacking another satellite with laser weapon in space on Earth planet orbit

A new Space Force program, Orbital Watch, aims to facilitate greater sharing of threat information

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Elara Nova partners Col (Ret) Stu Pettis and Col (Ret) Dave Morrow describe the types of counterspace threats the Space Force must prepare for and emphasize the role of counterspace campaigning in Gen Saltzman’s Theory on Competitive Endurance.”

Defining “Counterspace” in the Theory on Competitive Endurance 

Two satellites orbiting Earth at night

Offensive and Defensive Counterspace Capabilities to Preserve a Peaceful Space Domain 

The Rise of Commercial Space in Christian Davenport’s “The Space Barons” 

Rocket flies through the clouds at sunset

Washington Post Reporter to Release New Book, “Rocket Dreams,” in 2025 

The Elara Edge: Expert Insights on Space Security

Episode 22: Department of Defense Budget Must Realign to Space-Based Threats Host: Scott King SME: Gen (Ret) John E. Hyten, Senior Principal Advisor at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (JH) Lt Gen (Ret) Nina Armagno, Executive Director of International Partnerships at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (NA) 00:02 – 01:43 The United States Space Force… Read more »

Department of Defense Budget Must Realign to Space-Based Threats 

Resourcing Strong and Capable Space Force Begins with Budget Reform The United States Space Force requested $29.4 billion for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), a two percent drop from the previous year. The final budget, however, has yet to be passed as the federal government is operating under a continuing resolution that expires in mid-March. While… Read more »

The Elara Edge: Expert Insights on Space Security 

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Episode 21: Quantum Technologies to Reinforce Position, Navigation and Timing Capability  Host: Scott King  SME: Major General (Ret) Kim Crider, Founding Partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (KC) Lieutenant General (Ret) Harry Raduege, Partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy (HR) 00:02 – 01:52  China’s rapid rise in quantum technology has triggered a call-to-action for the… Read more »