The Space Force Is About to Play Space Wars in Earth Orbit
The U.S. Space Force is partnering with two companies to launch a demonstration mission of how the military branch would respond to an orbital adversary. Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings…
Space Junk Just Fell on Your Home, Now What?
On March 8, a small, cylinder-shaped object fell from the skies and crashed through the roof of a family home in Naples, Florida. Alejandro Otero, the homeowner, suspected it came…
Space Force Doesn’t Want Anyone to See Its Secret Logo Mockups
It’s been four years since the U.S. Space Force unveiled its all-too-familiar logo, establishing itself as the youngest military branch, but with clear signs of an identity issue. If you’ve…
Space Force Purchases $25 Million ‘Fuel Truck’ for Satellites
Zipping far above Earth, it’s not exactly easy for satellites to find a corner gas station when the fuel gauge gets low. To tackle this cosmic conundrum, a Space Force-funded…
Humanity Just Witnessed Its First Space Battle
Early last week, Israel’s Arrow 2 missile system successfully intercepted and destroyed a suborbital ballistic missile suspected of launching from Yemen. It’s a notable technological achievement, but one with potentially…
U.S. Wants to Set Up a Hotline With China for Space Emergencies
As part of its efforts to watch over America’s assets in space, the United States Space Force is looking into establishing a line of communication with China in case of…
Securing Us ‘In, From, and to Space’: New Space Force Mission Statement Has Our Heads Spinning
In an attempt to reinforce its identity as the youngest military branch, the U.S. Space Force scrapped its original, lengthy mission statement in exchange for a snappy, nine-word phrase that’s…
Space Force Forms New Intelligence Unit to Target Enemy Satellites
The United States Space Force has launched a unit dedicated to warding off threats from other countries in space. Taking out the Trash (in Space) Off English During a ceremony…
Reversing Trump, Biden Keeps Space Command HQ in Colorado After Heated Feud
U.S. Space Command finally has a permanent home in Colorado after President Joe Biden succeeded in reversing a decision by the former administration to relocate the military branch to Alabama.…
Air Force Bonuses and New Assignments on Pause Due to Battle Over Space Command Headquarters
The U.S. Air Force is feeling the heat from the ongoing debate over the location of the Space Command headquarters, having to delay bonuses and changes of station for personnel…