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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight, marking a record 27th booster landing. This launch underscores SpaceX’s advancement in rocket reusability and its strategic role in expanding global satellite internet coverage.

2025-04-13T22:18:36.184107-07:00

FlightGlobal

Spanish Air Force Integrates First Airbus A330 MRTT Tanker

2025-04-11T04:04:36.590578-07:00

Associated Press

Space Force Commander at Pituffik Base Dismissed After VP Vance's Visit

2025-04-11T06:52:22.067239-07:00

Reuters

Amazon to Launch Initial Kuiper Satellites on April 9

2025-04-02T11:51:07.237734-07:00

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Ars Technica

Space Force's Atlas V Launch Faces Unexplained Delays The US Space Force has delayed an Atlas V rocket launch, citing undisclosed reasons. The unexpected postponement raises questions about the launch readiness and transparency within the Space Force, potentially impacting military and commercial partnerships reliant on timely launch schedules.

2025-04-17T17:49:33.980646-07:00

Space Force's Atlas V Launch Faces Unexplained Delays

Breaking Defense

U.S. Space Force Unveils Warfighting Framework to Enhance Space Superiority The U.S. Space Force has released its first Space Warfighting Framework, detailing strategies to achieve space superiority and ensure sustainability. This initiative emphasizes the need for increased funding, personnel, and flexibility, reflecting the Space Force's pivotal role in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.

2025-04-17T05:20:04.421812-07:00

U.S. Space Force Unveils Warfighting Framework to Enhance Space Superiority

Breaking Defense

Alabama Positioned to Host U.S. Space Command HQ Amid Pentagon Report The ongoing debate over the U.S. Space Command headquarters sees momentum as reports indicate plans to locate it permanently in Huntsville, Alabama. A Pentagon inspector general review highlights the controversy over the previous decision to favor Colorado Springs, pushing for a possible reversal.

2025-04-15T13:10:33.442742-07:00

Alabama Positioned to Host U.S. Space Command HQ Amid Pentagon Report

Air & Space Forces Mag

Pentagon Invests in Ground Radars for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness The U.S. Space Force is allocating funds towards ground-based radar systems to enhance space domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific. This move aims to bolster the detection and tracking of potential threats, reflecting a strategic emphasis on monitoring the increasingly contested space environment.

2025-04-15T10:46:15.090857-07:00

Pentagon Invests in Ground Radars for Enhanced Space Domain Awareness

DefenseNews.com

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives The US Space Force's Commercial Space Office is preparing to execute a pilot program focused on quick-reaction launches. This initiative aims to explore the potential of rapid satellite deployment to enhance operational readiness and response capabilities. A tabletop exercise is slated for this fall to test these strategies.

2025-04-14T08:32:04.526351-07:00

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives

Space Intel Report

US Space Force Explores New Pilot Contracts Amid Political and Liability Challenges The US Space Force is initiating three-month pilot contracts, facing a complex balance between political directives and indemnification issues. This move reflects a strategic approach to diversify operational capabilities while navigating the intricacies of policy and legal frameworks.

2025-04-14T04:47:26.841600-07:00

US Space Force Explores New Pilot Contracts Amid Political and Liability Challenges

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight, marking a record 27th booster landing. This launch underscores SpaceX’s advancement in rocket reusability and its strategic role in expanding global satellite internet coverage.

2025-04-13T22:18:36.184107-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing

Aviation Week

US Space Force to Expand Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve in 2025 The U.S. Space Force is set to expand its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) program with three additional pilot projects in 2025, following the current pilot phase. This initiative aims to leverage commercial space capabilities, enhancing operational capacity through industry partnerships.

2025-04-11T15:48:12.516748-07:00

US Space Force to Expand Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve in 2025

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