Marcus Thompson is a defense and national security correspondent for Archeonis. He specializes in aerospace technology, military hardware, and the geopolitical implications of emerging defense systems.
20 published articles
Military officials are warning of catastrophic consequences from Russia's reported development of a nuclear anti-satellite weapon designed for use in low-Earth orbit.
The U.S. Space Force is shifting its strategy for monitoring orbital threats, now integrating commercial data and artificial intelligence through a specialized innovation lab.
Sierra Space has appointed Dan Jablonsky, a veteran aerospace and defense executive, as its new CEO, signaling a deeper push into the national security market.
Buckley Space Force Base has returned to normal operations after a report of suspected explosives prompted a major security response and temporary gate closures.
Defense leaders at the DefSat 2026 conference warn that the rapidly growing space economy is critically vulnerable without robust cybersecurity measures.
China's secretive Shenlong space plane is on its fourth mission, demonstrating advanced orbital maneuvers that differ from its U.S. counterpart, the X-37B.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is visiting Denver-based space companies as part of a national tour to promote a new 'commercial-first' defense policy.
Half of the U.S. Space Command headquarters staff will be based in Huntsville, Alabama by the end of 2028, a move expected to bring thousands of jobs.
Canada's top military space official has issued a stark warning, calling the potential for nuclear anti-satellite weapons in orbit a "cataclysmic" threat to global infrastructure.
United Launch Alliance is preparing for its first launch of the year, a national security mission for the U.S. Space Force carrying orbital surveillance satellites.
The U.S. Space Force is accelerating partnerships with the commercial sector to integrate advanced technology and shorten defensive response times in space.
The FCC has authorized Logos Space Services to deploy a 3,960-satellite constellation designed for secure enterprise and government communications in low Earth orbit.
The U.S. Space Force is planning to potentially double its personnel and expand its operational focus to include the region between Earth and the moon by 2040.
Israel is accelerating its space program, developing new satellite technologies as a critical component of its national security strategy in response to regional threats.
Canadian aerospace firm MDA Space Ltd. is launching a global hiring campaign and building a new facility in Montreal to increase satellite production tenfold, driven by surging demand from the defense
The Charlotte Air National Guard Base will resume its Space-Available travel program on February 1, 2026, after a multi-year halt for terminal reconstruction.
A controversial Russian reconnaissance satellite, known for its history of espionage accusations, has been destroyed in its high-altitude graveyard orbit.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is expanding with a $900M overhaul to support 100+ annual launches, sparking economic hopes and clashing with community and environmental concerns.
U.S. Space Command is pushing for a strategic shift to in-orbit refueling and servicing for military satellites, citing risks from adversaries like China.
U.S. Space Command is inviting private companies into classified wargames for the first time, starting with a simulation of a nuclear weapon in orbit.
