The Latest Breaking News from Space Force

‘I have to give him that’: Stephen King warns Trump might be using death rumors as a smokescreen for more power grabs

King knows a tall tale when he hears one.

We Got This Covered · Sep 2, 2025

Relive SpaceX's nighttime launch of the X-37B space plane with these dazzling photos

SpaceX shared spectacular photos of its Falcon 9 night launch carrying the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane to orbit on Aug. 21, 2025.

Space · Aug 26, 2025

SpaceX launches Space Force's X-37B space plane on 8th mystery mission (video)

The U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane lifted off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket tonight (Aug. 21), carrying a variety of high-tech gear to Earth orbit.

Space · Aug 22, 2025

NASA or the Space Force: Who should protect Earth from dangerous asteroids?

NASA currently leads the nation's planetary defense efforts, but some are calling for the Space Force to take control.

Space · Jul 25, 2025

Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'

The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.

Space · Jul 23, 2025

US Space Force practices 'orbital warfare' in largest-ever training event

The United States Space Force is undertaking its largest training exercise ever, in order to demonstrate that it is "prepared to fight and win in space."

Space · Jul 11, 2025

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 165 — Guardians of Space

On Episode 165 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with NASA astronaut Nick Hague, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian to launch to the International Space Station in that role.

Space · Jun 14, 2025

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force in record-short turnaround

SpaceX launched an advanced GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force today (May 30), less than three months after getting the official go-ahead.

Space · May 30, 2025

U.S. Space Force general to lead Trump's $175 billion Golden Dome space defense program

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for his ambitious "Golden Dome" missile defense shield this week, stating it will cost $175 billion and take some three years to develop.

Space · May 21, 2025

Democrats renew call for probe of Musk-Putin ties - Roll Call

Democrats renew their push for probes into Elon Musk's conversations with top Russian officials, given his access to sensitive information.

Roll Call · May 16, 2025