Tag: space force
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Few Colorado Springs reservists apply for part-time Space Force work, commander says model presents challenges
The commander of the only Air Force Reserve wing dedicated to space said in a recent online address he sees challenges with the Space Force’s new model for part-time jobs — one of the career options for hundreds of local airmen as their unit winds down. Under a 2024 law, space-focused Air Force reservists can…
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Space Force guardians key in bombing Iran, future training calls for aggressor satellites
Space Force guardians played a critical role in ensuring B-2 Spirit stealth bombers hit three Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs in June by providing navigation and ensuring the planes could come and go safely. The leader of Space Operations Command, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., highlighted their contribution during the Air Space and…
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Space Force guardians key in bombing Iran, future training calls for aggressor satellites
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Space Force guardians played a critical role in ensuring B-2 Spirit stealth bombers hit three Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs in June by providing navigation and ensuring the planes could come and go safely. The leader of Space Operations Command, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., highlighted their contribution during the Air Space and…
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KBR awarded large military contract with Space Force
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correctly reflect which company is executing the contract. KBR was awarded a large military contract Monday. The company specializes in advanced engineering, data analytics and digital integration. It was tapped by the Department of Defense to develop…
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Defense companies continue growth in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Following the announcement last week that U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Ala., state and local economic development officials said they’re confident the relocation won’t soften Colorado’s or El Paso County’s aerospace and defense industries. One company announced an expansion into…
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In Space Command fight, ‘national security should trump everything’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado lawmakers say President Donald Trump’s decision to move U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Alabama discounts national security concerns and could yet be overturned. “National security should trump everything,” said former U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs. But reversing the decision announced…
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Space Force celebrates first Officer Training Course graduation at Peterson Space Force Base
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Space Force celebrated the first graduating class of its new Officer Training Course Thursday, marking a new approach to training that ensures the new leaders will have knowledge across key areas. The year-long course brings together training in space operations, cyber defense, intelligence and…
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Colorado Springs-based Auria wins $8.1 million contract
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As more and more satellites circle the globe, ensuring antennas are available for critical Space Force actions such as correcting an orbit or receiving images is key. Recently, Colorado Springs-based Auria received an $8.1 million contract to build a cloud-based prototype that will ensure either…
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In Colorado Springs, KBR employees help map global satellite traffic for Space Force
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As thousands of satellites go to orbit each year, traffic control is getting ever more complicated. Colorado Springs-based employees with KBR are among those ensuring the global picture and potential problems are clear to the…
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‘State of the Bases’ is strong despite challenges, Space Force commanders say
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As critical components of the U.S. military’s newest branch, Peterson and Schriever space force bases are experiencing their share of growing pains, but they continue to build and grow, thanks in large part to their partnerships with the Colorado Springs community. That was the overriding…