July 15, 2026 USSF accepting proposals for fifth research opportunity under the USSF University Consortium The United States Space Force is currently accepting proposals for USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 5.
June 30, 2026 Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance For the first time, Guardians joined Airmen to work side-by-side with software developers during the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, a two-week experiment evaluating how AI tools can effectively integrate to solve complex problems in contested environments.
Jan. 5, 2026 Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders The 2025 series of the DASH-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning by testing and refining AI’s potential to enhance battle management operations.
Sept. 9, 2025 Space Force’s top enlisted leader visits Kirtland AFB The visit offered a deeper understanding of local space operations, and underscore the installation’s growing role in advancing national defense through innovation and enlisted force development.
July 28, 2025 US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is scheduled to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on Aug. 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Nov. 25, 2024 Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL’s SPIRRAL launch on SPX-31 The experiment will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, an approach toward solving thermal challenges for space vehicles while on-orbit.
Nov. 21, 2024 USSF accepting proposals for fourth research opportunity under the USSF University Consortium In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the United States Space Force is currently accepting proposals for USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4, focused on Advanced Remote Sensing.
Nov. 6, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Sept. 13, 2024 USSF announces selections for advanced space power, propulsion research The United States Space Force has partnered with the Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Michigan to research Advanced Space Power and Propulsion under the USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 3.