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SpaceX's contract for a new satellite constellation for the DOD could be a game changer.

If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 20, 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?

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated 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

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 14, 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

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 14, 2024

A video montage shown before the latest launch of a U.S. Space Force X-37B mini-shuttle appears to offer the first look at one of these spaceplanes outside of the Earth's atmosphere.

Look At An X-37B In Space With An Extended Payload Module

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Dec 29, 2023

X-37B is heading into space on a Falcon heavy rocket.

X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Nov 9, 2023

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

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Oct 26, 2023

Infrared satellites spot Ukraine dam blast

U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jun 9, 2023

Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates

Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated May 9, 2023

Image of satellite taken from another satellite

Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite

By Oliver Parken / Updated Apr 6, 2023

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Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Nov 14, 2022

Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite

Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite

By Emma Helfrich / Updated Aug 2, 2022

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How The New Hypersonic Weapons Tracking Constellation Will Work

By Howard Altman / Updated Jul 19, 2022

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Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space”

By Brett Tingley / Updated Feb 24, 2022

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A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit

By Brett Tingley / Updated Jan 27, 2022

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The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites

By Brett Tingley / Updated Jan 26, 2022