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Pentagon gearing up to launch 1st experimental navigation satellite in 50 years (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Later this year, the Pentagon aims to launch Navigation Technology Satellite-3, which could help make the nation's vital GPS architecture more robust.
Space Force chooses SpaceX, ULA for 12 military launches in 2025
By Josh Dinner published
The United States Space Force tapped SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) for a total of twelve military satellite launches that will take place in 2025.
New Pentagon-funded hypersonic test vehicle could fly in summer 2024
By Andrew Jones published
A new experimental hypersonic cruise vehicle could be flying as soon as next summer under an initiative from the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.
Pentagon confirms it's buying SpaceX Starlink services for Ukraine
By Andrew Jones published
The Pentagon has confirmed it is buying SpaceX's Starlink broadband services to provide communications in Ukraine.
North Korea says its rocket launch failed, 1st spy satellite lost
By Brett Tingley published
North Korean state media reported that the launch of the nation's first spy satellite on Wednesday (May 31) was unsuccessful due to a stage-separation issue.
China's mysterious space plane released an unidentified 'object' in orbit, US intelligence reveals
By Joanna Thompson published
Here's what we know (and don't know) about China's mysterious space plane, which just landed after nine months in orbit on a secret mission.
China's mysterious space plane returns to Earth after 9-month orbital mission
By Mike Wall published
China's mysterious space plane landed on Monday (May 8), bringing its second orbital mission to an end after 276 days.
China's hypersonic research to get boost from satellite startup
By Andrew Jones published
The Chinese satellite internet startup Galaxy Space is planning to provide broadband connectivity to assist the nation's hypersonic vehicle program.
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