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US Space Force delays launch of secretive space plane to Dec. 10The U.S. military's elusive X-37B space plane has postponed its next launch by three days. Based on the rocket its riding on, the secretive spacecraft is likely launching farther than ever before.
By Josh Dinner Published
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10 things we know about the secret X-37B space planeThe U.S. military has an uncrewed mini-shuttle called the X-37B. Here's what we know about this secret space plane.
By Adam Mann Published
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Rocket Lab is back in business, with launch of US military satelliteThe company's Electron rocket launched a small satellite for the U.S. military early Thursday morning (July 29), acing its first mission since a failure in mid-May.
By Mike Wall Published
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US Space Force blasts missile-warning satellite into orbit around EarthThe U.S. Space Force launched a giant rocket Tuesday (May 18) carrying a satellite that will circle Earth's equator and alert the ground of any incoming missiles, according to news reports.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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NASA and US Space Force team up for planetary defense, moon trips and moreBy Chelsea Gohd Published
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Is Earth-moon space the US military's new high ground?U.S. military officials have increasingly flagged a new role in guarding American assets and interests in Earth-moon space.
By Leonard David Published
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Countries around the world want a Space Force — but why?Countries around the world are following the U.S. in creating their own version of the Space Force.
By Chelsea Gohd Published
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SpaceX wins Pentagon rocket contract to send spy satellites into orbitSpaceX and United Launch Alliance will share the job of launching the Pentagon's most important military equipment from 2022 to 2026.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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Space Force launches robotic X-37B space plane on new mystery missionThe U.S. Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane successfully launched on its sixth mystery mission from Florida today (May 17).
By Amy Thompson Published
