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Iran is seeking Russian assistance for a new spy satellite: reports
By Andrew Jones published
Iran plans to hold talks with Russia over assistance to build a new Khayyam remote-sensing satellite.
SpaceX wins $70 million Space Force contract for Starshield military satellites
By Brett Tingley published
SpaceX has won its first contract with the United States Space Force for its new Starshield satellite constellation.
The Space Force should safeguard US interests on the moon (op-ed)
By Rick Tumlinson published
While the Pentagon sees the Space Force as a tool to fight the last war here on Earth, its leaders must prepare for its real role in space, on the moon and beyond.
China adds yet another Yaogan spy satellite to its orbital fleet (launch video)
By Andrew Jones published
On Wednesday (Sept. 27), China launched a fourth satellite in the Yaogan 33 group, which are believed to be radar reconnaissance craft.
Iran launches 3rd military satellite to orbit
By Mike Wall published
Iran sent its 3rd military satellite to orbit on Wednesday (Sept. 27), lofting the Noor 3 spacecraft atop a Qasem rocket.
DARPA wants new ideas for space weapons
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Department of Defense wants fresh ideas on how to maintain military superiority in space.
New record! Firefly Aerospace launches Space Force mission 27 hours after receiving order
By Mike Wall published
Firefly Aerospace launched the Victus Nox mission for the U.S. Space Force on Thursday night (Sept. 14), just 27 hours after receiving the liftoff order.
Space is 'more contested' than ever by world's militaries, US Space Force chief says
By Brett Tingley published
The Chief of Space Operations for the U.S. Space Force gave an ominous warning about how contested space is becoming as world superpowers continue to militarize Earth orbit.
Vladimir Putin meets North Korea's Kim Jong-un at Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome spaceport for 5-hour summit
By Andrew Jones published
Vladimir Putin met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a Russian spaceport on Wednesday (Sept. 13), likely discussing a range of possibilities for space-related cooperation.
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