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This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a launch of the newly developed Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, on May 31, 2023.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

10 days ago

A statue depicting ancient Greek goddess Athena in central Athens is seen during a "blood moon" eclipse in July 2018.

Opinion

Why the military is integral to America’s return to the moon

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

By Charles Galbreath

2 months ago

Space Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units

Two new "integrated mission deltas" will stand up as early as October.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD

Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Five teams to change how US Air, Space forces prepare to fight China

The Air Force secretary wants his department to start implementing changes by January 2024 and move rapidly that year.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

India lands a spacecraft near moon’s south pole, joining an elite club

Country joins the U.S., the Soviet Union and China as only nations to achieve this milestone. Russia’s Luna-25 mission ended with a crash days earlier.

By Ashok Sharma and Krutika Pathi

3 months ago