The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth
By Thomas Cheney
A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a man’s home in Florida. NASA later confirmed that the object had...
A step forward in space export control reform
By Jeff Foust
A decade ago, the commercial space industry in the United States celebrated a hard-fought victory in efforts to reform export controls. After...
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The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth
By Thomas Cheney
A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a man’s home in Florida. NASA later confirmed that the object had...
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The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth
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A step forward in space export control reform
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US Space Force needs advanced tools by 2027 to protect against threats from Russia and China
To protect against threats from Russia and China, U.S. Space Command needs more advanced tools to track what’s happening in space as well as...
US Space Force to fly two rapid-response demonstration missions in 2026
The US Space Force announced two new missions to demonstrate how highly maneuverable space vehicles can enable the service to quickly respond to real-time...
Northrop Grumman eyes 2026 launch of robot-armed satellite servicer
Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics subsidiary is eyeing a 2026 launch for its next-generation satellite servicing vehicle, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV).
Equipped with robotic arms...
Sierra Space clears design review in military satellite program
Sierra Space has cleared an early design review for its missile-warning satellites intended for a military low Earth orbit constellation.
The aerospace firm received approval...
US Space Force sees surge in foreign military sales demand
The U.S. Space Force saw a sixfold increase in demand for foreign military sales over the last year – growth that the service attributes...
Rocket Lab confirms plan to bid for Pentagon launch contracts with new medium rocket
Rocket Lab is aiming to chip away at SpaceX’s dominance in military space launch, confirming its bid to compete for Pentagon contracts with its...
US Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
By Courtney Albon
In 2012, China had less than 100 satellites in orbit. Last month, the country launched its 1,000th spacecraft.
That milestone, according to the U.S. Space...
US Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnerships
The US Space Force added five companies to its Commercial Integration Cell in October and plans to bring on two more in the coming...
Japan Strengthens Military Communication Capabilities with Launch of Kirameki 3 Satellite
Japan took a significant step in enhancing its military communication capabilities by successfully launching a defense communication satellite aboard the H3 rocket from the...
NASA’s infrastructure crossroads
By Jeff Foust
The next administration will have its share of challenges to deal with involving NASA. There may be scrutiny of NASA’s Artemis lunar...
Japan, Poland to join U.S. military satellite network
Japan and Poland are set to gain access to the U.S. military’s Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite network, marking a strategic expansion of the...
US Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $1.8 billion contract extension for missile warning satellites
The U.S. Space Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.8 billion contract extension to begin production of two advanced early warning satellites designed to detect...

