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Rocket Lab, Stoke Space join National Security...
March 27, 2025
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has tapped Rocket Lab and Stoke Space to compete for national security launch contracts, expanding the roster of private firms vying for a share of a multibillion-dollar program designed to bolster military access to space. The Space Systems Command, the service’s procurement arm, announced March 27 that Rocket Lab and Stoke Space will join Blue...

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Air Force nominee Troy Meink warns U.S....
March 27, 2025
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — Troy Meink, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 27, and made the case that the U.S. must accelerate its space capabilities to counter rapidly advancing Chinese threats. If confirmed, Meink — currently deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) — would oversee both the Air Force...

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Senator raises concerns over Air Force possibly...
March 27, 2025
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force is considering a shift in its space acquisition strategy that could replace planned military satellite purchases from multiple defense contractors with SpaceX’s Starshield satellites, according to comments made by a U.S. senator during a hearing March 27.  Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) revealed during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing that he was...

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Miles Space flight tests water-fueled thruster
March 27, 2025
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SAN FRANCISCO – Miles Space has demonstrated a water-fueled electric thruster with unusually lower power demands. “We have a water-vapor-based plasma thruster that works at power levels so low, people don’t believe it,” Miles Space CEO Brad Berkson told SpaceNews. During testing conducted in September 2024 on a European satellite, Miles Space’s Poseidon M1.5 thruster, which fits in a one-unit cubesat, demonstrated its utility for applications like descent from low-Earth orbit where thrusters fire for a long time, said...

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Webinar: Tracking Hypersonic Missiles (replay)
March 27, 2025
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Tracking fast-moving and maneuverable hypersonic weapons has been described as spotting a slightly brighter candle in a sea of candles. Difficult, but not impossible. With China and Russia advancing hypersonic missile technology, Pentagon leaders are turning to next-generation radars and satellites to detect and track these elusive weapons. On Mar. 27, SpaceNews will host a panel discussion with experts from industry and the national security community to explore how space-based tracking technology is evolving, what advances are on the horizon, and...

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We’ve found the perfect Chromebook for kids—and...
March 27, 2025
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Laptops are the Goldilocks of electronics. Their screen size is bigger than a smartphone’s, but their weight and portability are better than a laptop’s. They typically come at an affordable price, like this Lenovo 11.6″ 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen, currently on sale for $59.99 (reg. $329). See all the things this $60 Chromebook offers If you’re particularly hard on your...

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I like big buttons and I cannot...
March 27, 2025
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Before remotes became sleek slabs of glass with touchpads and voice assistants, they used to click. And we liked the way that felt. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV brings back that retro feel—no Siri, no swipey-swipes, just big, satisfying buttons that do exactly what you expect. It’s simple. It works. And it’s on sale for just $19.97 (30%...

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Booz Allen unveils ‘Brilliant Swarms’ satellite concept...
March 27, 2025
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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — The technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton unveiled a concept for a mega-constellation of satellites designed to fulfill the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” vision for a comprehensive missile-defense shield to protect the United States. The concept, dubbed “Brilliant Swarms,” would consist of up to 2,000 small satellites operating as an interconnected network powered by artificial intelligence and machine...

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China unveils planetary exploration roadmap targeting habitability...
March 27, 2025
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HELSINKI — China is charting a long-term deep space strategy centered on planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life, according to a newly revealed mission roadmap. A slide titled “habitability and search for extraterrestrial life — guiding the future development of China’s planetary exploration,” was shared on Chinese social media by the country’s Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), a national-level research institution under the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It outlines a number of planned and potential missions,...

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Fancy humanoid robot no longer walks like...
March 27, 2025
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Human-looking bipedal robots can already run, jump, breakdance, punch, and generally perform broad feats of athletic prowess most humans could only dream of. One thing they are still pretty bad at though is walking a straight line without looking like they are moments away from soiling themselves. Figure AI, one of the buzziest startups in the humanoid robot space, now says it has engineered a solution to help address their machine’s stiff shuffle-step.  The more natural-looking stride was achieved...

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ESA taps Thales Alenia Space to build...
March 27, 2025
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TAMPA, Fla. — Europe has contracted Thales Alenia Space to develop a digital twin of agricultural systems, combining satellite data and crop modeling to support sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices across the continent. The space manufacturing company, a joint venture between Thales of France and Leonardo of Italy, outlined plans March 27 to start offering early digital engineering tools by the end of 2026 for the European Space Agency’s SaveCrops4EU project. SaveCrops4EU is part of ESA’s Digital Twin Earth...

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