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Theresa Hitchens

Space Reporter at Breaking Defense

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  • EXCLUSIVE: US loosens some rules for offensive counterspace ops, wargaming

    4 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

    WASHINGTON — When the Space Force recently put out a forward-leaning “warfighting” framework, it included an unusually blunt warning for military commanders: ensure the rules of engagement for space operations aren’t too restrictive, or the US will be at a severe disadvantage in the heavens.

  • Space RCO head sees potential 'product line' for orbital warfare satellites

    1 week ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

    WASHINGTON — The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) has “about a dozen” programs underway to counter orbital threats — potentially resulting in a “product line” of subsystems that allow the Space Force to rapidly field new spacecraft with greater maneuverability, according to its director. “There’s a likely potential future convergence/partnership” between Space Systems Command’s Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power program office led by Col.

  • Space Force eyeing international launch sites to increase 'resilience'

    1 week ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

    WASHINGTON — The Space Force is talking to allies and partner nations about using their facilities to expand US options for national security launches, according to the senior service official responsible for launch programs. “So we are looking at international partnerships as potential ways to get our satellites to orbit,” Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen, told the Mitchell Institute today.

  • Golden Dome's need for more SBIs may moot savings from lower launch costs: CBO

    1 week ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

    WASHINGTON — The dramatic drop in launch costs since the early aughts could chop the price of developing and deploying space-based interceptors (SBI) by 30-40 percent, according to an initial analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

  • Army to stand up new space career field for enlisted personnel in October 2026

    2 weeks ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

    WASHINGTON — The Army has approved the creationof a new space career field for enlisted personnel expected to double the number of service space specialists. The new military occupational specialty (MOS), created by Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and called “40D Space Operations Specialist,” is expected to become operational in October 2026, according to SMDC’s commander. “We know from Army warfighting concepts that we need space capability.

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Theresa Hitchens
Theresa Hitchens @Genevaexpat
23 Jan 25

RT @JessicaWestPhD: Jonathan and his work are treasures. Not only has the Space Report been made freely accessible, but Jonathan has also p…

Theresa Hitchens
Theresa Hitchens @Genevaexpat
21 Nov 24

Hey Followers. I will no longer be personally posting content on this site; rather migrating to bluesky. Though I will continue to follow those of you who do, I'm not going to be checking daily. Stay safe out there.

Theresa Hitchens
Theresa Hitchens @Genevaexpat
11 Oct 24

Remember Burnt Frost? It was about space debris too. 🙄 https://t.co/fT4prFjc3v