Users of the augmented reality suite Kwyn Solar, developed by Charles River Analytics, facilitate training and research of orbital mechanics and situational awareness in the space domain. Credit: Charles River Analytics

In an era where space has become a contested domain, members of the U.S. Space Force, save for a select few astronauts, find themselves firmly grounded on Earth.

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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...