Space Resilience and Security
The University of Arizona is a leader in space access and operations. Through its Arizona Space Institute and Multi-Mission Operations Center, the university supports pioneering research and development in space resilience, cybersecurity, and advanced materials. UArizona's partnerships with defense, intelligence, and industry drive innovation and ensure mission success, positioning the university at the forefront of space exploration and technology
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Race to Resilience
The U.S. Space Force is focusing on 2026 as a critical goal to stay ahead of China, the leading pacing challenge, and to address emerging threats in space. This timing aligns with the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Pacific and the growing capabilities of adversaries that could disrupt space operations. A resilient space architecture is key, involving a secure, redundant, and diversified structure that integrates commercial capabilities and can quickly reconstitute when needed.
The Space Systems Command (SSC) employs a "exploit, buy, build" strategy to rapidly enhance space capabilities. This model focuses on maximizing current assets, acquiring commercial technologies, and only building what is essential, speeding up innovation and lowering costs through commercial partnerships. This approach helps meet immediate needs and prepares for potential "fight tonight" scenarios, with missions like Victus Nox demonstrating the success of these collaborations.