Latest articles by Turner Brinton
House Panel Denies Funding for Space Climate Probe, Satellite Constellation
The proposed 2012 spending bill would deny funds for the Deep Space Climate Observatory, among others.
Lockheed Martin Space Division Plans Layoffs for 1,200 Employees
The Lockheed space division layoffs will take effect by the end of the year.
U.S. Military Satellites Achieve 'Holy Grail' of Missile Defense
Two U.S. military satellites have successfully tracked a ballistic missile launch through all phases of flight.
NASA Cuts 2 Earth Science Missions on White House Orders
NASA has shelved two high-priority climate satellite missions on White House orders to cut costs.
White House Asks Congress for More Weather Satellite Money
The White House is asking Congress to significantly boost funding in 2011 for a planned civilian weather satellite system.
U.S. and Australia Join Forces to Track Space Junk
The United States and Australian defense forces have joined forces in the mission to track space junk.
U.S. Air Force Ponders New Rocket Engine
The U.S. Air Force is beginning to weigh options for developing a more capable and affordable upper-stage engine for the Atlas 5 and Delta 4 rockets.
Air Force's Salvage of High-Tech Satellite Going Well
A contingency plan to raise the altitude of the U.S. Air Force’s first Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite after an engine glitch is going well.
U.S. Military's Plans for Next Space Surveillance Satellite Delayed
The U.S. Air Force has delayed its planned competition to build a second Space Based Space Surveillance satellite.
U.S. National Reconnaissance Office to Get New Charter
A new charter that would give the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office full budget authority for its own programs is expected to be approved in the coming weeks.
Air Force Devises Backup Plan to Salvage Ailing Satellite
The Air Force is working to devise a new plan to save an expensive military communications satellite after a serious glitch.
U.S. Army Wants Nanomissiles to Launch Small Satellites
The U.S. Army wants to build nanomissiles, souped-up small rockets, to launch the smallest satellites more affordably.
U.S. Army Revives Old Airship Concept for Modern Mission
The U.S. Army is dusting off an old airship concept for a new, modern mission.
Prototype Missile Defense Satellites Primed for Test Flight
Two prototype U.S. missile defense satellites are set to fly a demonstration flight this year.
Obama Urged to Tackle U.S. Space Problems
A non-partisan group is urging President Barack Obama to address systemic U.S. space problems.
Iran's Satellite Launch a Signal of Missile Progress, Analysts Say
Iran's recent satellite launch will give U.S., Europe greater cause for concern over ballistic missiles.
Obama's Proposed Space Weapon Ban Draws Mixed Response
President Barack Obama’s pledge to seek a space weapons ban has drawn mixed reactions.
NASA Taps SpaceX, Orbital Sciences to Haul Cargo to Space Station
SpaceX and Orbital Sciences NASA contracts to haul cargo to the space station.
2007 Satellite Industry Revenue Grows 16%
The satellite industry was bolstered by growth in several sectors.
NASA Team Studies Pollutants' Effect on Arctic Climate Change
Airborne, space-based sensors will show pollutants' impact on the Arctic.
