Senator questions canceling planned military satellites in favor of SpaceX
A North Dakota senator has raised questions about the U.S. Space Force potentially canceling planned military satellite ...
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In a Sky Full of Satellites, Astronomers Find Creative Ways to Observe the Stars
Swarms of satellites launched by SpaceX and other companies are disrupting astronomical observations. Here's how scientists ...
Space Security and Governmental Oversight of Nongovernmental Space Actors
SpaceX alternately gained the ire of both the United States and Russia: first for providing Ukraine with internet access ...
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US Space Force Spends $60 Million on 'Aircraft Carrier' for Satellites
An aerospace startup in the state of Washington has been awarded $60 million via the US Space Force for its rapid satellite deployment system. Referred to as the Orbital Carrier, the system works a ...
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US Senator Warns: SpaceX Deal Could Jeopardize US Air Force’s Satellite Program
The US Air Force is thinking about making a major change in how it buys military satellites. Right now, different companies ...
Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Soars on Bold Entry into High-Stakes NSS Launch Bid
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock soared over 9% in pre-market trading on Friday after it made a bold entry into the U.S. Space Force’s National ...
Rocket Report: Stoke is stoked; sovereignty is the buzzword in Europe
A German startup named Isar Aerospace will try to launch its first rocket Saturday, aiming to become the first in a wave of ...
US Space Force confronts growing space threats as China unveils ‘Kill Mesh’ system
As China and Russia ramp up their space warfare capabilities, the US Space Force is recalibrating its defense strategies to ...
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Cold War base is hot again: Amid rising tensions, Vance heads to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Greenland on Friday. Get an inside look at the U.S. Space Force base located 700 ...
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Senator raises concerns over Air Force possibly shifting satellite contracts to SpaceX
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) revealed during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing that he was told the ...
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US' in-orbit mobile carrier to rapidly deploy space vehicles, tackle satellite threats
US Space Force aims to deploy maneuverable spacecraft, not as isolated units but housed within a central "mothership" capable ...
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Nominee for Air Force secretary promises focus on space innovation, pilot retention
Troy Meink, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Air Force, told senators Thursday that he will focus on technical ...