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White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
Rocket lights sky as it carries satellites from Vandenberg AFB
A reused SpaceX rocket carried 10 satellites into orbit from California on Friday, leaving behind a trail of mystery and wonder as it soared into space.
Air Force unveils $500M satellite museum piece
The controversial satellite — which never launched after costing half-a-billion dollars — was unveiled at Schriever Space Complex by Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson.
By Amber Corrin
GAO: Upgrading to new GPS will cost billions more than planned
To upgrade more than 700 weapon systems to next-generation GPS, the GAO warned the Defense Department will have to spend "many billions of dollars" more than budgeted.
By Amber Corrin
Argentina says calls did not come from missing submarine
Navy spokesman Enrique Balbi said that although satellite calls had raised hopes of finding an Argentine submarine, officials analyzed the seven low-frequency signals and determined they were not received from the ARA San Juan sub.
By Paul Byrne and Luis Andres Henao
New US weather satellite launched from Vandenberg AFB
An advanced U.S. weather satellite designed to improve the accuracy of extended forecasts has been launched into polar orbit from California.
Satellite imagery offers clues to China’s intentions in Djibouti
China began construction of the base in March last year after it secured of a 10-year lease for what it had said will be a logistics support base used to resupply ships taking part in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea.
By Mike Yeo
SpaceX launches 10 more Iridium Communications satellites
Ten new satellites for Iridium Communications Inc. have been carried into orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Thornberry: US needs Space Corps now to counter Russia, China threats
As lawmakers debate a proposal to launch a new military branch dedicated to space, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry said the time for Congress to act is now.
By Joe Gould