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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.

Startup True Anomaly snags $100 million for space security work

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.

Why is there so much military interest in the moon?

Why is there so much military interest in the moon?

The United States' use of military agencies such as DARPA to develop emerging technologies for the moon could be sending a wrong message.

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SpaceX, US Space Force set to launch secretive X-37B space plane on Dec. 10

Final preparations are underway for a Dec. 10 launch opportunity, which will mark the first time the X-37B has lifted off atop SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

US Space Force postpones launch of secretive X-37B space plane to Dec. 10

The U.S. Space Force has announced a delay in the upcoming launch of its elusive X-37B space plane, the first aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

Atlas V rocket to launch Space Force's 'watchdog' satellite Silent Barker on Aug. 28. Here's how to watch live

United Launch Alliance (ULA) will launch the Silent Barker mission on Tuesday (Aug. 29) on the behalf of the Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

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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Surprise! GPS satellites threatened more by mild solar storms than monster sun flares

Surprise! GPS satellites threatened more by mild solar storms than monster sun flares

Mild solar storms can cause more serious problems to GPS satellites than once-in-a-century events, a new study has found.

How much does the US spend on the Space Force?

How much does the US spend on the Space Force?

The first new branch of the US military since 1947, Space Force was established to protect the United States’ interests in space amid a growing spectrum of threats.

National Guard in space? White House says no thanks

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.

Bold proposal aims to bring NASA's deep-space Spitzer telescope back to life

Bold proposal aims to bring NASA's deep-space Spitzer telescope back to life

A division of the U.S. Space Force wants to bring NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope back, three years after the observatory was shut down to help free up resources for the James Webb Space Telescope.

US Space Force seeks $60 million for 'tactically responsive space' program

US Space Force seeks $60 million for 'tactically responsive space' program

The Space Force is laying the groundwork to place payloads in orbit with relatively little notice through its 'tactically responsive space' program.

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