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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.
Private 'Jackal' inspector satellites to get 1st in-space test this year
By Mike Wall published
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 successfully launches 10 Space Force Tranche 0 satellites after abort delay, lands rocket
By Mike Wall last updated
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.
Pentagon won't be buying air-launched hypersonic missile after failed test: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
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 launches 'most advanced of its kind' radar spy satellite
By Josh Dinner published
Israel launched the newest addition to its Ofek series of spy satellites early Wednesday (March 29), an advanced radar craft called Ofek 13.
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