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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station for the last five-plus months.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

Space pirates already have their sights set on the 'high seas' of Earth orbit. Can we stop them?

Experts are already looking into the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

China now has a 'kill mesh' in orbit, Space Force vice chief says

"That capability gap is significantly narrowed, and we've got to change the way we're looking at space, or that capability gap may reverse and not be in our favor anymore."

Space · Mar 21, 2025

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Secretive US Space Force X-37B space plane 'breaks new ground' as it returns to Earth after 434 days in orbit (photos)

The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 U.S. Space Force’s dynamic unmanned space plane has successfully returned to Earth after a novel aerobraking maneuver during its 7th flight.

Space · Mar 7, 2025

US Space Operations Command unveils new motto in head banging video: 'Always the hunter'

US Space Operations Command recently unveiled a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter."

Space · Feb 28, 2025

US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo)

The United States Space Force released the first public photo taken by X-37B space plane in orbit, showing the vehicle high above Earth.

Space · Feb 21, 2025

There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier

2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

Space · Feb 11, 2025

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Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers

President’s new missile defence project raises questions about cost, feasibility and global security.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

How President Trump could change NASA

The new Trump administration could upend NASA's priorities, reshaping the Artemis moon program, climate science funding and the role of commercial space players.

Space · Jan 20, 2025

Space Force to march in Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, a 1st for the new military branch

On Jan. 20, the U.S. Space Force will participate in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, a first for the nation's newest military branch.

Space · Jan 17, 2025

What is the US Space Force doing in Greenland?

The United States' northernmost military installation is critical for national security, Space Force officials say.

Space · Jan 10, 2025

US Space Force broke its launch record in 2024 with 93 liftoffs

An impressive 93 launches lifted off from Florida’s coast in 2024, setting a new Space Force record for the second year in a row.

Space · Jan 6, 2025

ULA wants to upgrade Vulcan Centaur rocket into a 'space interceptor' to defend satellites

United Launch Alliance (ULA) says its new, powerful Vulcan Centaur upper stage rocket could play a key role in defending satellites from potential threats in space.

Space · Dec 24, 2024

US Space Force 5 years later: What has it accomplished so far, and where does it go from here?

As the U.S. Space Force celebrates its fifth anniversary, the service's leadership looked back on its accomplishments so far while looking ahead to the future.

Space · Dec 20, 2024

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Space · Dec 10, 2024

SpaceX rocket launch tops the Christmas tree at Vandenberg Space Force Base (photo)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket illuminated the Christmas tree during the holiday lighting ceremony that coincided with a Starlink satellite launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base on Dec. 4.

LiveScience · Nov 26, 2024

ISS dodges its 39th piece of potentially hazardous space junk. Experts say it won't be the last.

The ISS performed its 39th ever space junk collision avoidance maneuver on Nov. 19. Although it was the first such maneuver in 2024, it may not be the last, experts say.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024

Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy as these rarely diverge between political parties. Changes usually involve minor or incremental bureaucratic shifts.

Space · Nov 6, 2024

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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Space · Nov 6, 2024

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.

Space · Nov 4, 2024

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.

Space · Oct 23, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the Moon and hear a woman’s voice on the line. To do so, they’ll first need to make a series of strategic space policy decisions. They’ll also need a little…

Space · Oct 18, 2024

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.

LiveScience · Oct 15, 2024

Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to Earth

Although it isn't clear what the X-37B is used for, its new maneuver would help it to evade detection and perform undetected low-passes over Earth.

Space · Oct 11, 2024

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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