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China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane: What the US report reveals

A newly released report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency showcases an intriguing image of China's Shenlong spaceplane operating in orbit. Notably, a second spacecraft is docked to Shenlong, prompting speculation about the spaceplane's mission and technological abilities. Concerns have been raised over China's advancing space technologies and counterspace capabilities,…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

US Intelligence Reveals Clearest Image Yet of China's Top-Secret Spaceplane Resembling X-37B

US releases first clear image of China's experimental spaceplane, revealing X‑37B‑style design and raising fresh questions over rival military space capabilities.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

Russian satellite dangerously nears European spacecraft

Russia launched the Cosmos-2612 military satellite into low Earth orbit in April. It began changing course late September and eventually moved into the same orbit as ICEYE-X36, a satellite operated by Finland's ICEYE under contract with the United States.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

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Mysterious American Spy Satellite Explodes in Space as Officials Claim 'Further Analysis Is Ongoing'

USA 32, a Cold War-era US signals-intelligence satellite, fragmented about 775 kilometres above Earth, adding debris to a busy orbital region. Officials say analysis is ongoing

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

The US-China space race is going where no war has gone before

American troops are preparing for potential combat operations around the Moon. The US military is expanding its focus beyond Earth's orbit into cislunar space. This expansion is driven by intelligence warnings about potential adversaries' space warfare ambitions. China has also established its own military space troops, which the US views…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US confirms it has deployed space weapons in Earth’s orbit, and Secretary of the Air Force says they are ready for ‘evolving threats’

China immediately warned against an arms race in outer space.

We Got This Covered · Sep 15

US military deploys weapons in space thousands of kilometres above Earth that can strike with brute force

The United States has acknowledged for the first time that it has deployed “space control weapons” in orbit capable of defending American forces against hostile action, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said. He did not disclose the type, location or deployment date of the weapons. The US says the capabilities…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance…

France 24 · Sep 14

US military tests first ever orbital ‘dogfighting’ in space

Inaugural live-fly exercise comes amid fears satellites could be used to disable or destroy critical space-based infrastructure

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Trump Fuels Dementia Rumours With Bizarre Truth Social Spree: 'The Dementia Is in Full Force'

Donald Trump's recent Truth Social posts have sparked renewed speculation about his cognitive health, with critics alleging signs of dementia despite no medical evidence supporting these claims.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

United States Space Force's New Uniform Sparks 'Starship Troopers' and Nazi Comparisons Online

The U.S. Space Force's new ceremonial uniform has sparked online debate, with comparisons to sci-fi and historical military styles, as the branch seeks to establish a distinct identity.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

US, China arm for space warfare: Hunter satellites and orbital weapons

China and the United States are developing advanced military space capabilities. Both nations are preparing for potential conflict extending into Earth's orbit. Maneuverable satellites and spaceplanes are key components of these evolving strategies. Allied nations are also participating in joint military operations in space. This competition highlights the growing importance…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Rocket Lab Joins Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in $981M Space Force Program to Build Advanced Test Infrastructure

Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) has been onboarded to the U.S. Space Force’s NITE-STAR program, a $981 million contract vehicle supporting space test and training infrastructure, the company announced Monday.

Benzinga · Aug 18

SpaceX Launches Classified US Space Force Mission Just 38 Minutes After Florida Falcon 9 Liftoff

SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force payload 38 minutes after a Globalstar mission, setting a new record for orbital launch turnaround time.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

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Space · Aug 16

New record! SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart (video)

SpaceX launched two of its Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart on Saturday evening (Aug. 15), setting a new spaceflight record.

MarketBeat · Aug 6

Rocket Lab Lands a Wave of Contracts Ahead of Earnings

Rocket Lab won a $397 million Space Force contract, a record $266 million launch deal, and a commercial deal with iQPS ahead of its Aug. 10 Q2 earnings report.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches through the year 2027. The Space Force aims to accelerate its acquisition of rocket launches from private companies. Rivals United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin face ongoing technical challenges…

Space · Jul 27

Rocket Lab to start launching missile-defense missions from Alaska under $266 million Space Force deal

Rocket Lab just inked a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force to launch up to 18 suborbital missile-defense missions, most of them from Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex.

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Barchart · Jul 22

The $266 Million Reason Rocket Lab Stock Is Up Today

Rocket Lab stock gains on a major contract with the US Space Force. Here’s why RKLB shares are worth buying following the announcement.

TechRadar · Jul 13

Space Force has a new weapon to target enemy satellites — Meadowlands electromagnetic beam marks a 'huge milestone' in US capability

Electromagnetic warfare is now mobile, and Space Force has the capability to cripple enemy satellites.

Space · Jul 8

The US Space Force just got a new electromagnetic weapon to jam adversary satellites

The U.S. Space Force has acquired one of its first publicly acknowledged offensive weapons, one that can blast adversary satellites with electromagnetic radiation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

'Could Be a Spy Satellite': US Space Force Tracks Enigmatic Object Released by Covert Chinese Space Plane

A covert Chinese space plane has quietly released a new UFO-like object into orbit, according to US tracking data, fuelling suspicion that Beijing is testing experimental or even surveillance technology.

LiveScience · Jun 26

China's top-secret 'dragon' space plane just released another unidentified object over Earth

The Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane just deployed a mysterious payload above our planet. The top-secret spacecraft, which has never been properly photographed, has now released at least nine objects in low Earth orbit.

Space · Jun 23

Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission with less than 17 hours' notice — a new record

Rocket Lab launched the second satellite for the U.S. Space Force's Victus Haze mission, setting a new launch readiness record in the process. Now, the mission's two spacecraft are in a chase to rendezvous and perform "dynamic engagements with the other."

Space · Jun 12

Why is the US Space Force researching 'orbital warehouses'?

As the US military readies for two 2027 missions to test spacecraft maneuvering, a new challenge with orbital warehouses aims to beef up space infrastructure.

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