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The Latest Breaking News from the US Space Force

Russian plans for space-based nuclear weapon to target satellites spark concern in US Congress

Members of the United States Congress have raised warnings about Russia's plans to develop and deploy a space-based nuclear weapon designed to disable satellites in orbit.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches mysterious X-37B space plane for US Space Force after delays

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane to orbit tonight (Dec. 28), kicking off the robotic vehicle's seventh mission.

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Startup True Anomaly snags $100 million for space security work

True Anomaly just raised $100 million in funding, which the company will use to continue developing its space security technology.

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Atlas V rocket rolled to pad for 'Silent Barker' spysat launch (photos)

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.

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Clearspace-1 space debris cleanup target in orbit just got struck by space debris

Europe is readying to launch the ClearSpace-1 test mission for space debris. But the leftover item targeted for cleanup was apparently smacked by something in the interim.

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US Launches Space Force Squadron To Target Enemy Satellites

Their goal is to prepare and present intelligence packages about a target and the system it is a part of.

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US Space Force creates 1st unit dedicated to targeting adversary satellites

The United States Space Force has activated its first and only unit dedicated to targeting other nations' satellites and the ground stations that support them.

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Space Force wants 'Foo Fighter' satellites to track hypersonic missiles

The FOO Fighter program adds to the U.S. military's continuing pursuit of space-based sensors designed to track emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles.

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National Guard in space? White House says no thanks

The office of U.S. President Joe Biden has voiced opposition to the creation of a Space National Guard, arguing instead for better management of existing Space Force personnel.

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US Space Force wants private companies to help it counter 'emerging threats' in space

The U.S. Space Force recently opened the COSMIC center, a new office aimed at taking advantage of a thriving commercial space industry.

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Space Force chooses SpaceX, ULA for 12 military launches in 2025

The United States Space Force tapped SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a total of twelve military satellite launches that will take place in 2025.

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Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin honored as Air Force one-star, Space Force Guardian

Buzz Aldrin already had the moon to his credit. Now he has a star. The Apollo 11 astronaut and colonel in the U.S. Air Force received a promotion to the honorary rank of brigadier general.

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North Korea readying launch of nation's 1st spy satellite: report

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

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SpaceX aborts 1st launch of Space Force Tranche 0 satellites seconds before liftoff, will try again March 31

SpaceX will launch 10 satellites for the U.S. Space Force Friday (March 31), and you can watch the action live.

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US Space Force wants to test how to build satellites in orbit with $1.6 million Arkisys deal

Arkisys Inc. and its partners awarded $1.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force for scalable spaceport.

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