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Rocket watchers, take note: Here's a list of 2023 launches from Space Coast

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Space Coast saw a record number of launches from the two facilities with 57 in 2022. Space Launch Delta 45 commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said in January that there could be between 86 and 92 potential launches in 2023.

Orlando Sentinel

Nuclear strike chief seeks cancer review of launch officers

The top Air Force general in charge of the nation’s air- and ground-launched nuclear missiles has requested an official investigation into the number of officers who are reporting blood cancer diagnoses after serving at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana

The Independent UK

Military probing whether cancers linked to nuclear silo work

Nine military officers who had worked decades ago at a nuclear missile base in Montana have been diagnosed with blood cancer

The Independent UK

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SpaceX sends up Falcon Heavy on sunset launch for Space Force

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — The winds died down for SpaceX as it queued up its rarely used Falcon Heavy right after sunset from the Space Coast on Sunday.

Orlando Sentinel

SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch attempt until Sunday

ORLANDO, Fla. — The planned Saturday liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center has been delayed until Sunday.

Orlando Sentinel

SpaceX Falcon Heavy targets sunset launch, double sonic boom landings

ORLANDO, Fla. — There could be more SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches in 2023 than it has ever flown with the first one set for liftoff at 5:55 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center.

Orlando Sentinel

Appropriators puzzled by Air Force cuts to 'critical' programs - Roll Call

Appropriators want the Air Force to explain why the service is not buying aircraft it recently deemed critical.

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New rockets, more spacecraft to take flight in 2023 from Space Coast

It’s slated to be a busy year of rocket launches from the Space Coast with a pace that could introduce some new names and set new records.

Orlando Sentinel

In major step, Space Force takes over all military satellite communications

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Space Force has taken over all of the Department of Defense's military satellite communication functions, a major step in building the new service.

Tribune News Service

US Space Force launches base in South Korea likely to monitor threats from North Korea, Russia, China

Chief of new facility says ‘existential threat’ exists just 48 miles north of the base

The Independent UK

US military creates space unit in SKorea amid NKorea threats

The U.S. military has formally launched a space force unit in South Korea, a move that will likely enable Washington to better monitor its rivals North Korea, China and Russia

The Independent UK

US Forces Launch Space Unit in South Korea amid North’s Growing Threats

US Forces Korea launched a new space forces unit on Wednesday as the allies ramp up efforts to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats. The US Space Forces Korea is the second overseas space component of the Space Force and tasked with monitoring, detecting and tracking incoming…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. forces launch space unit in South Korea amid North's growing threats

U.S. Forces Korea launched a new space forces unit on Wednesday as the allies ramp up efforts to better counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats.

Reuters

China Poses Increasing Threat in Military Space Race, Top US General Says

Rapid advancements in China’s military capabilities pose increasing risks to American supremacy in outer space, the head of the United States military’s space wing said on Monday. Nina Armagno, director of staff of the US Space Force, said Beijing had made significant progress in developing military space technology, including in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Space Force Is an Expensive Farce

Why does the newest branch of the U.S. military need horses?

Tribune News Service

Sonic boom rips across Florida as Space Force plane X-37B returns

It was just after 5 a.m. when her house rumbled awake. Her hens squawked. Her cats scattered. Her dogs hid under the covers. And Nancy Planeta sat straight up in bed, wondering: What was that sound?

WEKU

A secretive Space Force plane completed its longest mission yet

Details about the X-37B's 908 days spent orbiting Earth are scant. But with each new mission, we learn a little bit more about it.

Orlando Sentinel

SpaceX Falcon Heavy ready for liftoff Tuesday after 3-year hiatus

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s the biggest game in town for now, but has not flown in more than three years. Fans of SpaceX, though, will have a chance to see what is currently the most powerful rocket in use launch on a mission from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday.

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Hunger plan builds on federal role in getting food to millions

WASHINGTON — The federal government’s influence on what millions of people eat extends from school lunches for children to the dining halls of the Air Force, Army, Marines and Space Force.

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Nasa asteroid mission: ‘Exciting news for everyone other than the Space Force’

Late-night hosts discuss Nasa’s planetary defense shot, Russia’s military draft and sham referendums in eastern Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Putin threatens nuclear retaliation in escalation of Ukraine war

Russian president announces partial mobilisation and makes threats on west, saying ‘we will use all the means at our disposal’. Plus, the Hollywood sign gets a facelift

The Guardian - US

‘It’s not a banger’: response to Space Force official song is less than stellar

The new song, Semper Supra, is set to a jaunty tune, but critics say its lyrics are ‘verbal word salad’

WEKU

The Space Force adds the University of Puerto Rico to its partnership program

The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is the 14th school to team up with the U.S. Space Force for its University Partnership Program. The program aims to educate and recruit the future workforce.

The Hindu

NASA fixing moon rocket leaks, hoping for September launch try

NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month.

WEKU

The Space Force is scrapping the annual fitness test in favor of wearable trackers

The new approach aims to promote overall fitness instead of focusing on specific exercises, and the devices will also give Guardians feedback about mental health, balanced eating and sleep.

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