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SpaceX Launches Classified NROL-69 Mission for NRO from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-69 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, which is part of the NSSL Phase 2 contract, took off from Cape Canaveral at 1:48 p.m. EDT carrying a national security payload.

2025-03-24T04:54:51.346014-07:00

Breaking Defense

Space Force Evaluates Funding for Counter-Space Weapons Amid China Developments

2025-03-20T13:41:50.468711-07:00

Associated Press

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

2025-03-11T20:39:57.235561-07:00

Breaking Defense

China Conducts Space 'Dogfighting' Exercises with Five Satellites

2025-03-18T14:43:34.113956-07:00

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Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Launches Classified NROL-69 Mission for NRO from Cape Canaveral SpaceX successfully launched the NROL-69 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, which is part of the NSSL Phase 2 contract, took off from Cape Canaveral at 1:48 p.m. EDT carrying a national security payload.

2025-03-24T04:54:51.346014-07:00

SpaceX Launches Classified NROL-69 Mission for NRO from Cape Canaveral

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Space Force to Expand Networks with 100+ Satellites in 2025 The US Space Force plans to enhance operational capabilities through the deployment of over 100 new satellites in 2025. This expansion aims to strengthen cyber and electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) superiority, crucial for maintaining competitive edge in modern warfare scenarios, as emphasized by Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Gagnon.

2025-03-21T14:21:43.896975-07:00

US Space Force to Expand Networks with 100+ Satellites in 2025

Breaking Defense

US Space Force Awards Initial Civil Reserve Contracts to Four Firms US Space Force's inaugural civil reserve pilot contracts have been awarded to four space firms amid ongoing discussions over service priority and customer engagement directives. Contract terms address specific challenges concerning industry cooperation and military user service prioritization.

2025-03-21T11:13:43.374128-07:00

US Space Force Awards Initial Civil Reserve Contracts to Four Firms

DefenseNews.com

Launch Delays Affect Space Force's NTS-3 GPS Integration Strategy The Space Force is assessing strategies for incorporating NTS-3 technology into future GPS production, as current launch delays impede its near-term impact. This integration is crucial for enhancing GPS capabilities and maintaining U.S. technological advantages in navigation and timing services.

2025-03-21T11:11:56.155192-07:00

Launch Delays Affect Space Force's NTS-3 GPS Integration Strategy

spaceinsider.tech

SpaceX Falcon 9 Achieves Dual Success in NRO and Starlink Launches On March 21, SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched the NROL-57 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Vandenberg SFB. This marks a significant reuse milestone as the same booster supported a Starlink mission just nine days prior.

2025-03-21T04:49:27.386444-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Achieves Dual Success in NRO and Starlink Launches

Ars Technica

US Space Force's Strategic Terminations Enhance Arsenal Development In a decisive move to bolster strategic objectives, the US Space Force has terminated 11 major contracts over the past three years, streamlining its arsenal development and resource allocation. This approach underscores its commitment to adapting rapidly in the evolving aerospace defense landscape.

2025-03-20T18:29:26.506696-07:00

US Space Force's Strategic Terminations Enhance Arsenal Development

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Space Force Appropriated $28.7B, $800M Under Budget Request The U.S. Space Force will operate with $28.7 billion for fiscal year 2025, $800 million less than their initial request. This budgetary adjustment could impact various operations and strategic objectives within the organization as they navigate this constraint.

2025-03-20T14:27:46.003440-07:00

U.S. Space Force Appropriated $28.7B, $800M Under Budget Request

Breaking Defense

Space Force Evaluates Funding for Counter-Space Weapons Amid China Developments Chief of Space Operations Saltzman states that the Space Force is strategically assessing investment distribution in six categories of counter-space weaponry. This evaluation is crucial as the DoD shifts funding priorities and China advances in similar capabilities.

2025-03-20T13:41:50.468711-07:00

Space Force Evaluates Funding for Counter-Space Weapons Amid China Developments

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