An artist’s rendering of one of Capella Space’s synthetic aperture radar satellites. SAR satellites provide 24-hour all-weather Earth observation with the unique ability to penetrate atmospheric conditions, providing near real-time visibility in cloud covered areas, both day and night. (Capella Space rendering)

WASHINGTON – The Space Force, the military branch responsible for providing satellite-based services to the U.S. armed forces, was also recently assigned the role of “integrator for joint space requirements,” which means the Space Force will have to coordinate the wish lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, and recommend how to meet future needs.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...