Military Space Spacecraft, Weapons and Tech

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 landed on Monday (May 8), bringing its second orbital mission to an end after 276 days.

The Chinese satellite internet startup Galaxy Space is planning to provide broadband connectivity to assist the nation's hypersonic vehicle program.

North Korean state media announced Wednesday (April 19) that the country has built its first spy satellite and is preparing it for launch.

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.

Colorado-based startup True Anomaly, which aims to help keep the U.S. on top in space, plans to launch its first two "Jackal" spacecraft to orbit this October.

SpaceX launched a set of advanced new satellites for the U.S. Space Force Sunday (April 2) after days of delays due to a last-second abort.

The US Air Force will not use a Lockheed Martin-made hypersonic weapon for its Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon program. Other hypersonic research continues.

Israel launched the newest addition to its Ofek series of spy satellites early Wednesday (March 29), an advanced radar craft called Ofek 13.

The Space Force is laying the groundwork to place payloads in orbit with relatively little notice through its 'tactically responsive space' program.