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The U.S. Army just launched two brand-new career paths, moving hundreds of soldiers into cutting-edge roles focused on space operations and robotics. This historic shift shows how the military is adapting to protect America's future with tomorrow's technology.
Rocket Lab just landed its biggest contract ever—a $266 million deal with the U.S. Space Force that will bring up to 18 launches and a brand new Alaska launch site online by 2026. The move marks a major expansion for the company and gives the military more capacity to test critical defense technology.
A California aerospace company just proved the U.S. can respond to space threats faster than ever imagined. Rocket Lab launched, tracked, and photographed a military satellite in less than 59 hours, crushing every deadline.
Two private space companies just completed one of the most complex satellite missions in modern history, proving that the future of space reconnaissance belongs to commercial innovators. Their success opens the door to faster, smarter ways to keep America safe in orbit.
True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft just completed its toughest mission yet, proving it can track and maneuver around objects in orbit. The success clears the path for critical Space Force defense missions launching over the next 18 months.
Notre Dame lacrosse player Josh Yago, a Space Force second lieutenant and Air Force graduate, delivered a powerful Memorial Day tribute by saluting during the national anthem before the NCAA championship game. His moment of respect went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.
NASA and the U.S. Space Force are teaming up to crack a cosmic puzzle that could protect our satellites and power grids from dangerous space weather. The answer lies in a mysterious doughnut-shaped ring of charged particles swirling around Earth.
The last of 10 next-generation GPS satellites just reached orbit, completing a years-long upgrade that will make navigation safer and more reliable for billions of people worldwide. The advanced satellite joins a constellation that powers everything from your phone's maps to airplane navigation systems.
The Space Force just proved it can launch critical satellites five times faster than usual. SpaceX delivered a new GPS satellite in just six months instead of the typical two years.