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Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

May 3 7:00 PM EDT

The White House has confirmed that a recently disclosed serious national security threat is indeed related to a Russian anti-satellite capability under development, but many questions remain.

Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities? Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities?

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 15 5:34 PM EST

The US Space Force's top officer says he is extremely concerned by Russian and Chinese threats to American space-based assets.

Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 14 9:00 PM EST

A cryptic press release has revealed concerns about a reported Russian space-based capability that poses a serious and destabilizing threat to national security.

Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports

By Joseph Trevithick

Feb 14 4:28 PM EST

The Space Force's Space Operations Command's first official painting depicts a reusable spaceplane intercepting a hostile 'killer satellite.'

Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 26 3:47 PM EDT

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 25 2:58 PM EDT

The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests

The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Apr 20 7:23 PM EDT

Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones

Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones

By Brett Tingley

Jan 5 8:06 PM EST

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 8 5:05 PM EST

U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 30 10:00 PM EST

NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated)

NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated) NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 30 1:28 PM EST

Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated)

Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated) Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 15 12:54 PM EST

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 14 1:03 PM EDT

Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development

Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Jul 14 1:07 PM EDT

Space Force Wants Its Operations To Extend To The Expanse Between Traditional Orbits And The Moon

Space Force Wants Its Operations To Extend To The Expanse Between Traditional Orbits And The Moon Space Force Wants Its Operations To Extend To The Expanse Between Traditional Orbits And The Moon

By Brett Tingley

Jun 24 8:44 PM EDT

China’s Space Station Is Now Manned As Concerns About Its Space Ambitions Grow

China’s Space Station Is Now Manned As Concerns About Its Space Ambitions Grow China’s Space Station Is Now Manned As Concerns About Its Space Ambitions Grow

By Brett Tingley

Jun 17 4:42 PM EDT