A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Recent news coming from U.S. outlets suggests that the Russians are preparing or perhaps have even placed a nuclear weapon in space. The idea of placing a weapon in Space …
Nukes in Space? A background in Space-Based Weaponry Read More
The US Space Force (USSF) received a substantial boost in its 2024 budget, securing a significant 15% increase compared to Fiscal Year 2023. This $30 billion budget empowers the USSF …
Space Force’s Top Three Budget Items Read More
As reported by TASS, in a surprise move, Russia and Roscosmos have agreed to join partner nations in an extension of International Space Station operations. Specifically, Russia agreed to an …
Russia Agrees to ISS Extension of Operations Read More
After attending the Satellite 2023 show recently held in Washington, DC, here are the top five topics that stood out. Neutron on Track; Waterborne Operations Moving Forward Rocket Lab confirmed …
Satellite 2023 Top Five Takeaways Read More
If you ask a Russian to describe Russian achievements in one word, they will uncategorically say Space as quickly as they could make a blini. Indeed, the first launch of …
Cosmonaut Day; Has Russia Launched Its Last ISS Mission from Baikonur? Read More
Global militaries rely on satellites to provide communications, reconnaissance information, and navigation and weather data, plus other services. This need for satellite capabilities has led to large space budgets, especially …
2023-2032: A Glimpse into the Military Satellite Market Read More
The United States and the Soviet Union had their Space Race and now others have entered the market, including China and India – and the continent of Europe. Europe is …
Space Tech Expo Europe: The Future for Europe in Space Read More The domain of space has long captivated those with exploratory minds. Now, other minds will be needed to further our understanding of the cosmos – specifically, everyday people (voters). Truly …
Space Tech Expo Europe Read More
In the early hours of November 16, 1:47:44 EST to be exact, the Artemis I mission launched from Kennedy Space Center, which included the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion …
Finally, Liftoff! SLS and Orion Launch on their Artemis I Mission Read More
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the small Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) brings space capabilities to the U.S. military with speed. Accessing space is traditionally a long process with …
To Space with Speed Read More