After years of delays, Space Force certifies ULA’s Vulcan rocket
United Launch Alliance on Wednesday had its new Vulcan rocket certified by the Space Force so it can begin flying national ...
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ExLabs seals space reactor deal
US startups ExLabs and Antares Industries, based in Southern California, have formed a strategic partnership to develop a ...
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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)
"We're all excited to have you back, and we're ready to leverage your experiences and expertise in the Space Force." U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the ...
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War in space — the China challenge
Achieving that goal demands investments to build a balanced Space Force capable of deterring aggressors and, if necessary, defeating them. Whether they realize it or not, every American has a ...
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US Space Force funds space-based aircraft carrier for satellite defense
The US Space Force has a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and fly a kind-of aircraft carrier in space. No, it's not the result of a major typo. It's intended as a way to station space ...
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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 ...
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Sister of Master Sgt. John Chapman angry over National Medal of Honor Museum's representation: "It's disgusting"
Chapman's sister, Lori Longfritz, told "CBS Mornings" she believed her brother would get his own dedicated space at the museum ... the first member of the Air Force to receive the award since ...
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US Space Force certifies new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions
The U.S. Space Force has certified United Launch Alliance's (ULA) new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions. The news, which the Space Force announced on Wednesday (March 26 ...
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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Support teams work around the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft shortly after it landed with ...
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Space Force adds Rocket Lab, Stoke Space to launch vendor pool
(Brady Kenniston) The Space Force has added two new launch providers to its list of firms that could compete for future national security space missions. In a statement Thursday, the service said ...
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Stoke Space and Rocket Lab join Space Force’s national security launch program
The U.S. Space Force has added Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space and California-based Rocket Lab USA to the list of providers for its $5.6 billion round of national security launches. Each company ...
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Space Force plans to put a multisatellite ‘carrier’ into orbit
Having them there already—or so goes the thinking behind a new $60 million Space Force contract to develop an “orbital carrier.” The carrier will be able to “pre-position multiple ...