May 8, 2026 Space Force releases officer career development path The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks.
May 4, 2026 New deep space radar capability employed early The capability leverages the geography of and partnership amongst the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
May 1, 2026 Securing the high ground: US-Australian alliance a decisive advantage in space During a visit to Australia, Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, commander of the CFC, delivered a blunt assessment of the modern security environment, warning that space has unequivocally become a warfighting domain.
May 1, 2026 Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess nominated to be next US Space Force Chief of Space Operations If confirmed by the Senate, Schiess will become the service’s highest-ranking officer and the third Chief of Space Operations since the Space Force was established in December 2019.
April 28, 2026 DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce The DAF recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage.
April 28, 2026 Historic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip renovated for modern space mission needs After a two-year, large-scale renovation, the previously aging runway has been transformed into a modern, unified strip ready to support some of the nation’s heaviest military aircraft and payloads.
April 27, 2026 Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking The USSF is looking to secure the tactical high ground through its Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator program: an initiative designed to provide the joint force with persistent vigilance over the battlefield, tracking airborne threats continuously from space.
April 24, 2026 STARCOM activates 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron to grow space test workforce The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command activated the 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron during a ceremony April 20, strengthening how the service develops its test and evaluation experts.
April 24, 2026 Space Coast leads the way as 250 students take oath of enlistment In a powerful display of patriotism and community pride, more than 250 Brevard County students raised their right hand at Viera High School, committing to serving the nation during the 2026 Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast.
April 23, 2026 Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority Robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain.