Space News’s second part of “Mission Briefing” explored the scale of effort behind Golden Dome. The $25 billion in initial funding approved by Congress is intended for critical components such as boost-phase interceptors and space-based sensors. The program has a three-year, $175 billion buildout goal. As the Space Force waits for a final system design […] The post Defense Contractors Gear Up for Golden Dome appeared first on Satellite World.| Satellite World
Like how Air Force pilots fly against aggressor fighters that replicate the enemy's capabilities and tactics, Space Force wants to do the same in orbit. The post Space Force Wants Aggressor Satellites To Emulate Adversary Orbital Capabilities appeared first on The War Zone.| The War Zone
