War in space — the China challenge
The U.S. Space Force must invest in a balanced force capable of deterring and defending against aggressors in space, as the ...
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Space Force may use SpaceX satellites instead of developing its own, senator says
The satellites in question are part of the data transport layer of the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter ...
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Space Force adds Rocket Lab, Stoke Space to launch vendor pool
The two companies will join three others selected last summer, including SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin.
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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 ...
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Space Force budget squeeze: Saltzman worries about keeping pace with China amid cuts
Saltzman’s comments come in the wake of Congress’ passage of a full-year continuing resolution (CR) for fiscal year 2025, ...
Firm wins Space Force funding to provide an “aircraft carrier” in orbit
The US Space Force first demonstrated this tactically responsive capability with a launch on Firefly's Alpha rocket in 2023. As part of this "Victus Nox" test flight, a satellite was encapsulated into ...
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Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch
Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are ...
Man accused of coercing 9-year-old into sharing explicit images after chatting on TikTok and Roblox
An airman stationed in Alaska has been charged with child exploitation. Prosecutors say David Ibarra paid a young girl in ...
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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 ...