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US military taps Rocket Lab to launch hypersonic test vehicle in 2025
By Andrew Jones published
Rocket Lab will launch a drone on its suborbital launch vehicle as part of a U.S. Defense Department hypersonic development project.
SpaceX will launch the Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane on a Falcon Heavy rocket Dec. 10
By Brett Tingley published
U.S. Space Force's X-37B reusable space plane is set to take off on its seventh mission on Dec. 10, 2023, its first launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
US Space Force's 1st official painting shows military space plane intercepting adversary satellite
By Brett Tingley published
United States Space Operations Command revealed its first official painting, which depicts a "futuristic intercept vehicle" engaging an adversary satellite in orbit above Earth.
Canada to launch new satellites to monitor climate change, gather military data
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Canadian government promises it will get new satellites into space soon to extend its famous Radarsat series for Canada's Earth observation needs, climate change and Arctic military surveillance.
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.
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