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US military test-launches unarmed nuclear missile on election night (video)

The United States military test-launched an unarmed nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Nov. 5, 2024.

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Go Centaur! Space Force stands up rocket stage at Los Angeles base

A Centaur III propellant tank and its rocket engine stand on display at Los Angeles Air Force Base as a testament to its service to both the United States' military and civilian space missions.

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Space Force's mysterious X-37B begins 'aerobraking' to lower orbit. Here's how it works (video)

In a rare show of openness about the X-37B, Boeing Space released a video detailing how the space plane's aerobraking maneuvers help change the spacecraft's orbit.

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Boeing-built communications satellite breaks up in orbit. 'Total loss,' operator says

The Intelsat-33e satellite is in pieces following some kind of problem in geostationary orbit, according to the company and US Space Force. An investigation is ongoing.

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US Space Force awards SpaceX $730 million to launch at least 9 national-security missions

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $730 million to launch at least nine national security missions, seven of them for the Space Development Agency.

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Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane to attempt new 'aerobraking' maneuvers in orbit

The U.S. military's X-37B space plane is about to begin a series of novel maneuvers, according to a rare official update on the spacecraft.

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US Space Force partners with India to open a microchip factory for next-gen tech

The United States is partnering with India to establish a new factory that will manufacture microchips to enable next-generation technologies for the U.S. Space Force.

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Astronauts, capsule for SpaceX's Crew-9 mission arrive at Florida launch site (photos)

The astronauts and Crew Dragon capsule that will fly SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to the ISS have made it to Florida's Space Coast for their planned Sept. 26 liftoff.

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SpaceX Crew-9 astronaut launch delayed to Sept. 26

Nick Hague, an active US Space Force Guardian, will lead the next ISS mission in his role as a NASA astronaut. The mission is now targeting a Sept. 26 liftoff.

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NASA cuts 2 astronauts from SpaceX Crew-9 mission to make room for Boeing Starliner crew

NASA's Crew-9 mission now has only 2 astronauts instead of 4. The last-minute change gives room to return 2 astronauts on the ISS who needed a new ride home.

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Donald Trump promises a new ‘Space National Guard’ if he retakes White House

‘The time has come to create a Space National Guard as the primary combat reserve of the US Space Force,’ Trump says

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US Space Force will make history when SpaceX's Crew-9 mission launches in September

When Crew-9 lifts off no earlier than Sept. 24, Space Force will be launching one of their own active servicemembers from their own launch complex for the first time ever.

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Space Force launching lasers in 2025 to help pinpoint the center of Earth

The U.S. Space Force aims to better pinpoint the location of Earth’s center using lasers on GPS satellites slated to launch in 2025.

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ULA delays Dream Chaser space plane launch to certify Vulcan Centaur rocket for US military missions

ULA will switch launches for its Vulcan Centaur rocket because the Dream Chaser space plane is not ready yet. Its next two launches will focus on national security certification.

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Pentagon picks SpaceX, Blue Origin and ULA for $5.6 billion launch deal

SpaceX, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance will compete for National Security Space Launch contracts worth up to $5.6 billion across fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

Space

US military test launches 2 unarmed intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2 days

The United States Air Force and U.S. Space Force conducted two routine test launches of unarmed intercontinental ballistic missiles this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Space

Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced by Russia and China that would ban member states from placing weapons of any kind in outer space.

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Space Force orders 'jetpack' to give 2 years of maneuverability to military satellite

In a first-of-its-kind mission, Starfish Space will attach a "jetpack"-like satellite to a U.S. military satellite to give it two years of additional propulsion and maneuverability.

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US Space Force is launching more missions than ever. Lawmakers worry America's spaceports can't keep up

The House Armed Services Committee has raised concerns about whether Space Force's two main coastal ranges can keep up with rising launch demands.

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US Space Force insignia designs have sci-fi fans in hysterics

Straight out of Star Trek.

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US Space Force picks Rocket Lab for 2025 Victus Haze space domain awareness mission

A recent $32 million contract between the U.S. Space Force and Rocket Lab will lead to the creation of a spacecraft to enhance national security supporting space domain awareness.

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Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against 'space-enabled' attacks

The U.S. Space Force is testing a new ground-based satellite jamming weapon to help keep U.S. military personnel safe from potential "space-enabled" attacks.

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SpaceX launches advanced weather satellite for US Space Force (video)

SpaceX launched a mission for the U.S. Space Force April 11, sending aloft an advanced environment-monitoring satellite.

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US needs new space tech or it 'will lose,' Space Force chief says

Space Force's Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman stressed the need for the U.S. to partner with industry to develop and field new space technologies in order to avoid losing a future conflict.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot

This amazing photo of a Falcon Heavy rocket transiting the moon won the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

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