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X-37 and Chinese Space Plane Both Launch: ‘Two of the Most Watched Objects on Orbit’

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X-37 and Chinese Space Plane Both Launch: ‘Two of the Most Watched Objects on Orbit’

airandspaceforces January 3, 2024

Jan. 2, 2024 | By Greg Hadley Share Article The Space Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle returned...

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Space RCO Director: Effort to Modernize Aging Network for Controlling Satellites ‘On Track’

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Space RCO Director: Effort to Modernize Aging Network for Controlling Satellites ‘On Track’

airandspaceforces December 22, 2023

Dec. 21, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article ORLANDO, Fla.—The Space Rapid Capabilities Office, charged with...

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Why Hypersonic Missiles’ Greatest Strength Also Makes Them Vulnerable: New Report

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Why Hypersonic Missiles’ Greatest Strength Also Makes Them Vulnerable: New Report

airandspaceforces December 21, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023 | By David Roza Share Article A recent think tank report warns that a...

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Dynamic and Responsive: Space Force Leaders Plan for a New Kind of Operations

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Dynamic and Responsive: Space Force Leaders Plan for a New Kind of Operations

airandspaceforces December 20, 2023

Dec. 20, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article ORLANDO, Fla.—For decades, the Space Force and the...

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The Space Based Environmental Monitoring Modernization Imperative: Weather Counts

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The Space Based Environmental Monitoring Modernization Imperative: Weather Counts

airandspaceforces December 19, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023 | By Douglas A. Birkey and Charles Galbreath Share Article Military missions in the...

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US SPACECOM Achieves Full Operational Capability—in Colorado

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US SPACECOM Achieves Full Operational Capability—in Colorado

airandspaceforces December 18, 2023

Dec. 17, 2023 | By Chris Gordon Share Article U.S. Space Command declared full operational capability Dec....

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Congress Passes NDAA, Provides 5.2 Percent Pay Raise for Every Airman, Guardian

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Congress Passes NDAA, Provides 5.2 Percent Pay Raise for Every Airman, Guardian

airandspaceforces December 15, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article Congress finally passed the National Defense Authorization Act...

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Space Force Working on Changes to How It Develops Enlisted, Civilian Guardians

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Space Force Working on Changes to How It Develops Enlisted, Civilian Guardians

airandspaceforces December 14, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article ORLANDO, Fla.—The Space Force is contemplating major changes...

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Saltzman: ‘Probably No Coincidence’ X-37 and Chinese Space Plane Will Launch Near Each Other

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Saltzman: ‘Probably No Coincidence’ X-37 and Chinese Space Plane Will Launch Near Each Other

airandspaceforces December 14, 2023

Dec. 13, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article ORLANDO, Fla.—Multiple delays and scrubbed launches have kept...

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USSF Creates New Component for SPACECOM

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USSF Creates New Component for SPACECOM

airandspaceforces December 13, 2023

Dec. 12, 2023 | By Greg Hadley Share Article ORLANDO, Fla.—The name—U.S. Space Forces – Space—may seem...

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