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Space Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office eyes first launch this weekend

The mission includes three payloads from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office: two for enhanced situational awareness and one for secure communications.

By Courtney Albon

3 weeks ago

Space Force launches fifth GPS III satellite for more secure positioning

This is the 24th M-Code enabled GPS satellite in the constellation, ensuring full operational capability for the space segment.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

NORAD, NORTHCOM want $80 million to test SpaceX and OneWeb in the Arctic

The military hopes the new satellite internet providers could help fill its long-standing Arctic connectivity gap.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

Now boarding: Space Force wants to turn launch ranges into rocket ‘airports’

Space Force launch range officials want their installations to be more like an airport departure terminal.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

The Air Force wants rocket deliveries to anywhere on Earth in under an hour

The service believes reusable commercial rockets like the ones SpaceX is developing could transport cargo all over the world.

By Nathan Strout

20 months ago

Best pics of the week: April 11, 2021

Arctic Gold at Eielson, jungle training at Schofield, F-22s over Mount Fuji, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

22 months ago