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New space-based interceptors called for in President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative are all about addressing threats as quickly and as far away from the U.S. homeland as possible, according to U.S. Space Force's top officer.

Putting Missile Interceptors In Space Critical To Defending U.S. Citizens: Space Force Boss Putting Missile Interceptors In Space Critical To Defending U.S. Citizens: Space Force Boss

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 20, 2025

Solar flare hitting satellite, computer artwork.

Space Force Chief “Enamored By Systems That Deny, Disrupt, And Degrade” Satellites Space Force Chief “Enamored By Systems That Deny, Disrupt, And Degrade” Satellites

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

One of America's secretive X-37Bs is set to perform a series of maneuvers called aerobraking that will significantly change its orbit, which is said to be a first-of-its-kind event for the mini-space shuttle.

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Secretive X-37B Spaceplane To Use Aerobraking Maneuvers To Rapidly Change Orbit Secretive X-37B Spaceplane To Use Aerobraking Maneuvers To Rapidly Change Orbit

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 10, 2024

Satellites in space

Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 3, 2024

The White House has confirmed that a recently disclosed serious national security threat is indeed related to a Russian anti-satellite capability under development, but many questions remain.

Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities? Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities?

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

The US Space Force's top officer says he is extremely concerned by Russian and Chinese threats to American space-based assets.

Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

A cryptic press release has revealed concerns about a reported Russian space-based capability that poses a serious and destabilizing threat to national security.

Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

The Space Force's Space Operations Command's first official painting depicts a reusable spaceplane intercepting a hostile 'killer satellite.'

Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 26, 2023

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

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Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests

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The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones

Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones

By Brett Tingley

Posted on Jan 6, 2022

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Dec 8, 2021

U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

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U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 1, 2021

NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated)

NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated) NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated)

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Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated) Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 16, 2021

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Sep 14, 2021