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New Pentagon-funded hypersonic test vehicle could fly in summer 2024
By Andrew Jones published
A new experimental hypersonic cruise vehicle could be flying as soon as next summer under an initiative from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.
Pentagon confirms it's buying SpaceX Starlink services for Ukraine
By Andrew Jones published
The Pentagon has confirmed it is buying SpaceX's Starlink broadband services to provide communications in Ukraine.
North Korea says its rocket launch failed, 1st spy satellite lost
By Brett Tingley published
North Korean state media reported that the launch of the nation's first spy satellite on Wednesday (May 31) was unsuccessful due to a stage-separation issue.
China's mysterious space plane released an unidentified 'object' in orbit, US intelligence reveals
By Joanna Thompson published
Here's what we know (and don't know) about China's mysterious space plane, which just landed after nine months in orbit on a secret mission.
China's mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 9-month orbital mission
By Mike Wall published
China's mysterious space plane landed on Monday (May 8), bringing its second orbital mission to an end after 276 days.
China's hypersonic research to get boost from satellite startup
By Andrew Jones published
The Chinese satellite internet startup Galaxy Space is planning to provide broadband connectivity to assist the nation's hypersonic vehicle program.
North Korea readying launch of nation's 1st spy satellite: report
By Brett Tingley published
North Korean state media announced Wednesday (April 19) that the country has built its first spy satellite and is preparing it for launch.
3 more countries pledge not to conduct destructive anti-satellite tests
By Mike Wall published
The Netherlands, Austria and Italy have pledged not to conduct destructive anti-satellite tests, bringing the number of nations to make such a commitment to 13.
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