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Guardian’s NASA mission lands a first for Space Force
The Crew-9 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, designed to shuttle workers to and from the International Space Station.
US Air Force explores space-based cargo operations, confirms talks with SpaceX
While it's currently just a concept, Air Mobility Command is taking a look at how cargo operations could be done in space.
By Jeff Martin
SpaceX left out of next stage in Air Force’s next-generation rocket program
Northrop Grumman, United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin won big contracts Oct. 10.
By Valerie Insinna
Social media lights up with SpaceX satellite launch
When SpaceX launched a rocket carrying an Argentinian Earth-observation satellite from California, both the night sky and social media lit up.
Air Force may investigate SpaceX CEO for smoking pot, while Canada greenlights its use for troops
After SpaceX CEO Elon Musk smoked marijuana on comedian Joe Rogan’s live podcast, some news outlets reported the Air Force would investigate. Meanwhile, Canada has OK'd pot use by its troops.
By Kyle Rempfer
What Duncan Hunter’s indictment means for defense issues
Hunter has had an impact on a number of pet defense programs during his time in Congress.
By Aaron Mehta
Astronauts picked for SpaceX, Boeing capsule test flights
NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the U.S.
One possible job for SpaceX’s BFR rocket? Taking the Air Force’s cargo in and out of space.
Air Mobility Command is interested in partnering up with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin for faster ways to transport its equipment.
By Valerie Insinna
SpaceX launches Spanish satellite from Vandenberg
A SpaceX rocket carrying a Spanish satellite created a brief light show over Southern California after blasting off from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Air Force denies it could have had a free ride on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy
The Air Force is denying a rumor that was started by NASA's former deputy administrator.
By Brandon Knapp