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SpaceX launches 13 satellites for US Space Force, lands rocket — and ties its own record (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched an advanced new set of military satellites into orbit for the U.S. Space Force on Sept. 2 and tied its own launch rate record.

The CIA knows a lot about other nations' space programs. You can too with its new 'World Factbook' update
By Brett Tingley published
The United States Central Intelligence Agency, better known as the CIA, has released a new entry in its World Factbook that catalogues the programs and milestones of space agencies around the world.

Atlas V rocket rolled to pad for 'Silent Barker' spysat launch (photos)
By Mike Wall published
United Launch Alliance rolled its Atlas V rocket to the launch pad today (Aug. 25), ahead of the planned Aug. 29 liftoff of the 'Silent Barker' reconnaissance mission.

Wreckage of Russian warlord's plane spotted from space (satellite photo)
By Mike Wall published
A satellite has spotted the wreckage of the plane that went down in northwestern Russia on Aug. 23, apparently with Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on board.

0 for 2: North Korea suffers 2nd satellite launch failure this year
By Brett Tingley published
North Korea's second attempt to launch a spy satellite this year ended in failure, after the rocket carrying the satellite encountered a stage-separation issue on Aug. 23.

North Korea planning to launch a satellite this week amid military tensions
By Brett Tingley published
The North Korean government has announced it will attempt to launch a satellite between Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. Its previous attempt in May 2023 failed and landed in the Yellow Sea.

Spies and hackers are targeting the US space industry: report
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a warning to private space companies about the threat of foreign cyberattacks and disruptions to U.S. satellites.

These 3 teams just hacked a US Air Force satellite in space ... and won big cash prizes
By Brett Tingley published
The U.S. Air Force has announced the winners of its first-of-its-kind satellite hacking competition, which saw teams attempt to take control of a cubesat in orbit.
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