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    UK military jamming other nations' satellites, BBC told●UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC toldYhnWorldDefense17036 min ago

    The UK military is jamming satellites belonging to other nations as part of its own defensive operations, according to information given to the BBC. The disclosure offers a rare look into electronic warfare practices in orbit, where signals used by hostile forces are disrupted to protect British interests. It is likely to renew debate about rules of engagement and escalation risks in space.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from Californiaβ–ΌSpaceX launches classified mystery mission for US Space Force from California (video, photos)βœ‰newsScienceSpace6 min ago

    SpaceX carried out a launch for the US Space Force from California, with the payload's purpose remaining classified. Details about the mission have not been disclosed, and the secrecy surrounding it is drawing attention from space watchers and news outlets sharing footage and images of the liftoff.

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    Air Force Secretary Says US Has Weapons in Spaceβ–ΌAir Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in spaceβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy2 h ago

    The US Air Force secretary has publicly acknowledged that the United States has weapons in space. The statement is a rare, direct confirmation of long-speculated military capabilities in orbit, and it lands amid growing debate over space militarization, satellite security, and rivals' counter-space programs. Officials and analysts are likely to press for specifics on what systems exist and what the acknowledgment means for arms-control efforts.

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    SpaceX launches secretive U.S. Space Force mission from Californiaβ–ΌSpaceX launches mysterious U.S. Space Force mission from Californiaβœ‰newsScienceSpace6 min ago

    SpaceX carried out a classified U.S. Space Force mission, launching a rocket from its California launch site. Few details about the mission's payload or objectives have been disclosed, in keeping with its classified nature. The launch is drawing attention due to the secrecy surrounding the payload and SpaceX's continuing high profile in national security space operations.

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    SpaceX launches classified Space Force mission from Californiaβ–ΌSpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California, lands booster at seaβœ‰newsScienceSpace6 min ago

    SpaceX launched a classified US Space Force mission from California and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster at sea. The payload's purpose has not been disclosed, consistent with national security missions. Multiple local outlets are carrying the launch, highlighting SpaceX's continued role in military space operations and its reusable rocket landing operations at sea.

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    SpaceX to launch US Space Force mission from Vandenbergβ–ΌSpaceX set to launch U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg SFBβœ‰newsScienceSpace9 h ago

    SpaceX is scheduled to launch a U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlets including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Ynez Valley News report on the planned liftoff, which adds to the company's growing slate of national security launches from the West Coast pad.

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    Space Force to deploy lasers against drones at Cape Canaveral●Space Force Getting Lasers To Kill Drones Over Cape Canaveral Spaceportβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy10 h ago

    The US Space Force is acquiring directed-energy laser systems to shoot down drones flying over Cape Canaveral, Florida, home to a major space launch complex. The weapons are intended to protect rockets, spacecraft and infrastructure from small unmanned aerial threats near the busy spaceport. Details on which systems will be fielded and when remain limited, but the move reflects growing concern about drone threats to critical launch sites.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from California●SpaceX launches mystery mission for US Space Force from California (photos)βœ‰newsScienceSpace16 h ago

    SpaceX launched a secretive mission for the US Space Force from California. Details about the payload and purpose have not been disclosed, consistent with classified military spaceflight. Photos released from the launch show the rocket lifting off from the West Coast, and the mission is drawing attention for the lack of public information about what was carried into orbit.

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    Redwire wins $980 million US Space Force contract●Redwire Selected For $980M US Space Force Program: A Look At The Key Highlightsβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy3 min ago

    Space infrastructure company Redwire has been selected for a $980 million US Space Force program, according to company announcements covered in financial and defense media. The deal makes Redwire a key contractor for military space technology work, and market watchers are highlighting the scale of the award and what it means for the company's growth and backlog.

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    Space Force Books 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missionsβ–ΌU.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Spaceβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy3 min ago

    The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space, two companies developing spacecraft capable of refueling, repairing, or repositioning satellites in orbit. The program marks a step toward routine commercial servicing of military satellites, extending their lifespans and reducing costs.

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    SpaceX launches classified US Space Force mission from West Coastβ–ΌSpaceX Falcon 9 launches classified mission for U.S. Space Force from West Coastβœ‰newsScienceSpace13 h ago

    SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the West Coast carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force. The mission's contents were not disclosed, consistent with standard practice for national security spaceflights. The launch adds to SpaceX's growing cadence of government and military missions and drew attention from spaceflight watchers tracking the company's military work.

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    Air Force and Space Force hit recruiting goals early●Air Force and Space Force meet recruiting goals months before target dateβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy3 min ago

    The US Air Force and Space Force have met their recruiting goals months ahead of their target date, according to ABC News. The early achievement marks a turnaround for military recruiting, which has faced widespread shortfalls in recent years. The news is drawing attention as other branches of the armed services continue to struggle to attract new recruits amid a tight labor market and declining interest in military service.

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    SpaceX Launches USSF-385 Mission for Space Forceβ–ΌSpaceX USSF-385 Launch: Your Questions Answeredβœ‰newsScienceSpace5 h ago

    SpaceX is answering public questions about its USSF-385 launch for the United States Space Force. The mission drew attention as the company shared details about the flight, its payload and its national security role. Enthusiasts are asking about the rocket used, timing and mission objectives.

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    Space Force Deploys Lasers at Cape Canaveral Amid Drone Surgeβ–ΌSpace Force Adds Lasers at Cape Canaveral After 500 Port Drone Flightsβœ‰newsScienceSpace Policy3 min ago

    The US Space Force is adding laser systems at Cape Canaveral following hundreds of drone flights reported near the port area. The move signals growing military attention to unmanned aircraft activity around the Florida spaceport, a critical launch site. Observers are watching whether the lasers are intended for defense testing, counter-drone operations, or airspace monitoring.

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    Air Force Orders All Airmen to Update Religious Affiliation Recordsβ–ΌAir Force Officially Directs Every Airman, Guardian to Update Religious Affiliation to Align With DODβœ‰newsWorldDefense36 min ago

    The US Air Force has issued an official directive requiring every Airman and Guardian to update their religious affiliation records so they align with Department of Defense standards. The order applies across the entire force, including Space Force personnel, though details on how the data will be used and why the change is being mandated now were not provided.

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    Heavily Shorted Space Stock Wins Back Retail Tradersβ–ΌOne Of The Market’s Most-Shorted Space Stocks Is Winning Back Retail Tradersβœ‰newsBusinessRetail3 min ago

    One of the market's most heavily shorted space stocks is regaining favour with retail traders, according to market commentary circulating on trading platforms. The shift suggests individual investors are betting against the crowded short position, a dynamic that can fuel sharp rallies if short-sellers are forced to buy back shares. No specifics on the company or the scale of the reversal were provided.

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    The US Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex is marking its 75th anniversary with a look back at its role in the Gemini programme, whose test jumps and ground trials helped pave the way for the Apollo moon flights. The retrospective highlights how Cold War-era ground testing at the Tennessee facility supported early crewed spaceflight milestones.