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Ukraine has used a crowd-funded satellite to attack more than 1,500 targets in Ukraine and Russia.

“People’s Satellite” Helped Ukraine Hit Over 1,000 Targets Spy Agency Says “People’s Satellite” Helped Ukraine Hit Over 1,000 Targets Spy Agency Says

By Howard Altman

Jun 26 8:18 PM EDT

SpaceX's contract for a new satellite constellation for the DOD could be a game changer.

If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated) If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Mar 20 4:44 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

A video montage shown before the latest launch of a U.S. Space Force X-37B mini-shuttle appears to offer the first look at one of these spaceplanes outside of the Earth's atmosphere.

Look At An X-37B In Space With An Extended Payload Module Look At An X-37B In Space With An Extended Payload Module

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 29 5:43 PM EST

X-37B is heading into space on a Falcon heavy rocket.

X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 9 3:20 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

Infrared satellites spot Ukraine dam blast

U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 9 4:07 PM EDT

Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates

Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates

By Joseph Trevithick

May 9 3:33 PM EDT

Image of satellite taken from another satellite

Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Apr 6 2:46 PM EDT

X-37B_SIXTH_MISSION

Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission

By Thomas Newdick

Nov 14 12:48 PM EST

Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite

Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite

By Emma Helfrich

Aug 2 9:54 PM EDT

Tranche 1 Tracking Layer

How The New Hypersonic Weapons Tracking Constellation Will Work How The New Hypersonic Weapons Tracking Constellation Will Work

By Howard Altman

Jul 19 8:30 PM EDT

Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space”

Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space” Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space”

By Brett Tingley

Feb 24 7:07 PM EST

A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit

A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit

By Brett Tingley

Jan 27 4:56 PM EST