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South Korea sends 4th spy satellite to orbit on SpaceX rideshare launch
South Korea sent its fourth homegrown spy satellite to orbit this week in an effort to bolster its ability to keep tabs on its neighbor and adversary North Korea.
US Space Force now has a framework for fighting a war in space
The U.S. Space Force now has an official "Space Warfighting" doctrine outlining how the service can train and prepare units for a war fought in space.
2 private satellites undock after pioneering life-extension mission
Two commercial satellites have completed an undocking maneuver high above Earth, signaling the successful end to a pioneering spacecraft life-extension mission.
Germany's military wants its own Starlink-like satellite constellation
Germany's armed forces are planning to build their own constellation of satellites, to avoid becoming reliant on SpaceX's Starlink or other orbiting communications networks.
3 big hunks of space junk crash to Earth every day — and it's only going to get worse
At least three old satellites or rocket bodies fall to Earth every day, a new report reveals. Some experts think it's a worrying trend.
Private Astroscale probe will refuel Space Force satellites high above Earth on landmark 2026 mission
Astroscale and Orbit Fab are teaming up to refuel U.S. Space Force satellites in geostationary orbit high above Earth, demonstrating a capability that could reshape space operations.
Indian experiment module falls from space and crashes into ocean, but it's all according to plan
India's POEM-4 experiment module burned up and fell into the Indian Ocean to avoid becoming space debris.
Satellite jamming is a real and growing threat. How can we protect our space infrastructure?
Jamming and spoofing attacks on space-based services have increased by greatly over the past few years, and technologists are racing to find ways to keep the onslaught at bay.
