Defense
US-China mil-to-mil thaw reaches space
Beijing has reached out on space safety, says U.S. Space Command leader, who also issued warnings about new PLA capabilities.
Defense
Spy agency ready to launch new vehicle-tracking satellites
After tests go well, NRO director looks to start replacing JSTARS aircraft with orbital sensors.
Defense
China’s moon plans worry Space Force
New orbits could open “potential attack vectors” on US satellites, general says.
Civil
Pentagon eyes Starship, designed for Mars, for military missions somewhat closer to home
After a successful, if abbreviated, third test flight, SpaceX’s reusable mega-rocket might be ready before the U.S. military is.
Defense
Space Force seeks orbital-refueling tech in new budget
But spending caps will slow counterspace efforts, space chief says in interview.
Defense
Russian space nuke wouldn’t alter US orbital-network plans, Space Force says
The nascent Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture is built on the idea that lots of satellites offer plenty of redundancy.
Civil
Rocket Lab won’t be ready to launch its new rocket by year’s end, documents suggest
This likely means a delay for the Pentagon’s effort to boost competition for rocket launches.
Defense
Space Force: We need a hotline to China
Direct communications could ward off miscalculation as space militarizes faster than norms develop, officials say.
Defense
First Space Force guardian to be launched into space this summer
Col. Nick Hague will be part of a six-month mission for NASA.
Defense
Northrop to eat $1.2B on B-21 program
The CEO says the company has now learned not to underbid on fixed-price contracts.
Defense
ULA's new rocket took off. But can it challenge SpaceX?
The Vulcan Centaur isn't reusable, which makes it harder to compete on price.
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
Do states need a ‘Space Force militia’? Air Force says no
A recent legislative proposal reignited debate over a potential Space National Guard.
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