Defense
High-Powered microwave weapon may have just passed a critical test
RTX’s CHIMERA shows it can track and attack targets at "tactically relevant ranges"
Defense
US offers rare preview of upcoming spy-satellite launch
Officials talked about Tuesday’s launch of NROL-107 in a bid to “deter the adversary.”
Defense
Pentagon Looking to Make Sure SpaceX Doesn’t Abandon Them in War
Spooked by the company’s new limits in Ukraine, military leaders are mulling new types of contracts.
Defense
Decrying Starlink's 'Weaponization,' SpaceX Cuts Support for Ukrainian Military
But Wednesday's explanation by the Elon Musk-founded company is at odds with its continuing work for the U.S. military.
Science & Tech
NASA Leader Looks to Artemis II and Beyond for Agency’s Future
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized that such complex missions “are not going to launch until it’s right” for astronaut safety.
Defense
Naval Research Lab Launches First In-Space Laser Energy Experiment
The experiment will demonstrate using power beaming technology to deliver instant energy in space.
Defense
Final launch of Delta Heavy; the era of Vulcan fast approaches
As the Delta era concludes, ULA sets its sights on the future with the Vulcan launch vehicle.
Defense
Do states need a ‘Space Force militia’? Air Force says no
A recent legislative proposal reignited debate over a potential Space National Guard.
Science & Tech
A lunar rover history and its future
NASA has selected three proposals for the new Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV).
Commercial
Pentagon will use commercial space assets in military operations, under new plan
The unclassified document aims “to be transparent” about what the military needs and how private companies fit in.
Science & Tech
Sustainable emerging tech will shape space exploration
Future missions are likely to rely on Innovations that promote reusability, safety and longevity, according to a recent white paper from Forecast International.
Commercial
Red Sea internet cables severed; satellites picking up the slack
The severing of cables demonstrates both terrestrial and satellite have their drawbacks and their advantages.
Defense
BAE Systems buys Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, expanding defense and space capabilities
Ball Aerospace becomes the new Space & Mission Systems business of BAE Systems, Inc.
Defense
Nuclear Weapons in Space: A Cold War Threat Heats Up
Russia's potential violation of Outer Space Treaty raises concerns about space debris and global impacts
Defense
US Space Force Budget Soars to $30 Billion
Funding targets reliable launch options, tracking systems, and secure data transport in low earth orbit
Civil
The flexibility of rockets: Cygnus ready for a new ride
Antares, the rocket previously used for Cygnus missions, is undergoing upgrades to replace its Russian-built engines.
Commercial
Space tourism then and now
Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and Axiom Space Offer Adventures for the Everyday Astronaut (with Deep Pockets)
Commercial
Vulcan soars on inaugural flight, peregrine’s moon mission in doubt
New launch vehicle replaces Atlas V and Delta IV, BE-4 engine makes debut
Defense
Mystery in the sky: the secret world of space planes
Classified missions and mysterious objects raise questions about China's Shenlong and the US's X-37B
Civil
Hubble seeing the end?
Orbit boost potential expands, extending the life of the iconic telescope
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