Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy

In this episode of "The Elara Edge," partners Lt Gen (Ret) Nina Armagno, former Director of Staff for the United States Space Force, and Lt Gen (Ret) John Shaw, former Deputy Commander of US Space Command, break down the coming changes to the DOD's classification policy for space programs and how these changes will support extending Allied partnerships into the space domain through multinational efforts like the CSpO. #elaranova #elaraedge #thoughtleadership #classificationpolicy #classified #classification #SpaceForce #USSF #Pentagon #DOD #nationalsecurity #nationaldefense #spaceindustry #internationalspace #spacesecurity #CSpO

The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit is standing up a new program to evaluate and approve advanced manufacturing companies that can bolster the defense industrial base’s ability to rapidly produce new systems.

Encouraging news ➡️ Recently, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks signed a memo to initiate changes in the Department of Defense’s classification policy for space programs. This is a great move that will help us adapt to the modern space era, supporting our allies while staving off adversaries. "In order to effectively coordinate military operations across Allied forces, however, the DOD needs to be able to communicate with its international partners." It's also imperative to find a balance between keeping information classified while also making some information known to show the advanced systems that we're developing. Deterrence is only effective if an adversary "knows" that capabilities and will to employ them exist. Here's the link to our full blog post: https://lnkd.in/g6MfaUBT #ClassificationPolicy #DOD #DefenseNews

Founding Partner Michael Dickey served as a judge for The Frank J. Redd Student Competition at last week's Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat)! Students presented their work on small satellite concepts, research, and missions that serve to advance the state of the art or broaden the application of small satellites in space. You can learn more about the competition at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gnc72JhX #elaranova #elaraedge #smallsat #smallsatellites #STEM #space #spaceindustry #commercialspace #militaryspace #SpaceForce

The U.S. Space Force initiated a new phase in its missile defense satellite program. The Space Systems Command on Aug. 9 released a “request for prototype proposals” inviting vendors to submit designs for satellites known as Missile Track Custody Epoch 2...

U.S. Space Command needs “space fires,” its commander said this week, the latest indication that the Pentagon is growing more comfortable talking about offensive weapons in space.

The Department of Commerce remains on schedule to begin the initial version of its space traffic coordination service by the end of September while it works to add capabilities to it.

The U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command has sent a proposal up the chain to establish a space-dedicated military occupation specialty for non-commissioned officers during the earlier stages of their careers...

As part of its wide-reaching effort to up its game in outer space, the Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is eyeing new “offensive space control capabilities” for its embryonic Theater Strike Effects Groups (TSEGs) — the first of which is being piloted at Indo-Pacific Command...

The U.S. Army is considering the creation of a dedicated space career field for enlisted soldiers, a move that could significantly expand its pool of space experts and better equip land forces to face the technological challenges of modern warfare.