A Space Force spokesperson echoed these sentiments in a statement Friday. The spokesperson said the command’s mission “is to generate, […]
Category: military space
Lawmaker: Trump’s Golden Dome will end the madness, and that’s not a good thing
“The underlying issue here is whether US missile defense should remain focused on the threat from rogue states and… accidental […]
US military’s X-37B spaceplane stays relevant with launch of another mission
“Quantum inertial sensors are not only scientifically intriguing, but they also have direct defense applications,” said Lt. Col. Nicholas Estep, […]
China’s Guowang megaconstellation is more than another version of Starlink
“This is a strategy to keep the US from intervening… that’s what their space architecture is designed to do.” Spectators […]
After first operational launch, here’s the next big test for ULA’s Vulcan rocket
This launch was a big success, but it doesn’t necessarily quash anxieties about ULA’s ability to deliver. The third flight […]
Space Force officials take secrecy to new heights ahead of key rocket launch
The Vulcan rocket checks off several important boxes for the Space Force. First, it relies entirely on US-made rocket engines. […]
The military’s squad of satellite trackers is now routinely going on alert
“I hope this blows your mind because it blows my mind.” A Long March 3B rocket carrying a new Chinese […]
Ars spoke with the military’s chief orbital traffic cop—here’s what we learned
“We have some 2,000 or 2,200 objects that I call the ‘red order of battle.’” Col. Raj Agrawal participates in […]
What exactly is Golden Dome? This Space Force general owes Trump an answer.
“Basically, I’ve been given 60 days to come up with the objective architecture.” Gen. Michael Guetlein, overseeing the development of […]
It’s hunting season in orbit as Russia’s killer satellites mystify skywatchers
“Once more, we play our dangerous game—a game of chess—against our old adversary.” In this pool photograph distributed by the […]
