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Space Force to open launch business to a third provider
The move would expand competition for national security space launch, a field dominated by SpaceX and United Launch Alliance.
Op-Ed: Why the Pentagon is interested in UFOs
Globally, the number of UFO reportings in a year has peaked at more than 8,000. It’s not known how many the military experiences
By Iain Boyd, University of Michigan
SpaceX launches Air Force’s best GPS yet, ends banner year
SpaceX has launched the U.S. Air Force’s most powerful GPS satellite ever built.
US Air Force set to launch 1st next-generation GPS satellite
After months of delays, the U.S. Air Force is about to launch the first of a new generation of GPS satellites, designed to be more accurate, secure and versatile.
Reused rocket takes off carrying 64 satellites
A SpaceX rocket carrying 64 small satellites lifted off from California on Monday, marking the first time the same Falcon 9 rocket has been used in three space missions.
Coast Guard cadets will get closer to space with satellites
Coast Guard Academy cadets soon will be able to communicate with satellites in space from classrooms on campus.
By Julia Bergman, The (New London, Conn.) Day via the AP
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