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 ...
SpaceX launches with ‘secret’ government payload for the National Reconnaissance Office
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched a secret payload in space on Monday as part of a classified mission for the ...
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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 ...
Gravitics wins support from Space Force to create an orbital carrier for space vehicles
The U.S. Space Force has chosen Gravitics to build and fly an orbital carrier that could send up maneuverable military space ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
The ‘Space Laser’ Wars Have Begun—And America Wants to Be First to Develop the High-Powered Weapons
One of DARPA’s concerns is that Russia has allegedly developed a nuclear space-based, anti-satellite weapon that may be ...
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Space Force Vice Chief Warns US Adversaries Are Talking About the Use of ‘Nukes’ in Space
The United States Space Force should pivot its focus to keeping pace with weaponry used in orbit by the nation's ...
Pentagon is closely monitoring Russia and China test military capabilities in space
US military officials believe Russia and China are aggressively testing new offensive space capabilities, pointing to a ...