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NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., upon arrival Nov. 8, 2007.

NASA’s DC-8 Flying Lab Flies Into Retirement, Making The Type Nearly Extinct NASA’s DC-8 Flying Lab Flies Into Retirement, Making The Type Nearly Extinct

By Thomas Newdick

May 15 3:56 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

Starship pictured during static-fire testing

Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions

By Oliver Parken

Feb 2 1:44 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

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 13 4:27 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

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

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

Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of ‘Inspecting’ Enemy Satellites

Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of ‘Inspecting’ Enemy Satellites Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of ‘Inspecting’ Enemy Satellites

By Brett Tingley

Jan 21 7:46 PM EST

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

Aevum’s Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger

Aevum’s Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger Aevum’s Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger

By Thomas Newdick

Dec 4 4:42 PM EST