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