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NASA delays launch of heliophysics missions
NASA is delaying the launch of three missions to study the sun by several months because of issues with the primary payload.
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The Space Rapid Capabilities Office: unlocking the power of collaboration for national defense
The United States Space Force is a critical component of our nation’s defense. As the newest branch of the U.S. military, the Space Force is responsible for protecting and defending our ...
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The case to build a new ISS: the International Solar Sunshade
Imagine building a shield in orbit to protect Earth against environmental destruction — a fleet of cooperative satellites forming a massive umbrella that reduces solar energy reaching Earth, ...
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Turion Space secures $32.6 million military contract for in-orbit space surveillance
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SpaceX launches second mid-inclination rideshare mission
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SpaceX launches U.S. Space Force ‘rapid response’ GPS mission
The mission named RRT-1 is the first “Rapid Response Trailblazer” launch designed to demonstrate U.S. capabilities to rapidly deploy national security satellites ...
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U.S. Space Force to test laser communications on a GPS satellite
The GPS SV-10 satellite will carry an optical communications terminal developed by German aerospace manufacturer Tesat-Spacecom ...
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Retired military weather satellite breaks up
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ULA pitches ‘space interceptor’ role for Vulcan rocket’s upper stage
The company is proposing military applications for its Centaur V stage in a bid to differentiate itself in the highly competitive space launch market ...
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Vast signs agreement with SpaceX for private astronaut missions to the ISS
Commercial space station developer Vast Space signed a deal with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the ISS, pending NASA approval.
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Three companies to partner on GTO rideshare launch services
Innovative Solutions in Space (ISISPACE), Maverick Space Systems and SEOPS announced Dec. 19 a partnership focused on launch opportunities to geostationary transfer orbit (GTO). The companies will ...
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New Zealand first to provide nationwide direct-to-smartphone Starlink service
SpaceX has launched early direct-to-smartphone messaging services in New Zealand as the latest market for its Starlink satellites gains traction.