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This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.
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China’s Classified Space Plane, Shenlong, Returns from Secretive 267-Day Mission in Space
China’s mysterious experimental spacecraft, Shenlong, has returned from space after completing its third orbital test, where it spent 268 days in space testing the country’s reusable space technology.
Space Force Will Take Command of Future Live Target-Tracking Satellites
The U.S. Space Force is set to take command of a new fleet of satellites that will provide real-time monitoring of ground targets around the globe, offering unprecedented surveillance capabilities.
The U.S. Space Force is Celebrating Valentine’s Day by Launching a Mysterious Classified Mission into Orbit
The U.S. Space Force is celebrating Valentine's Day by launching a classified national security mission from Cape Canaveral.
U.S. Space Force Orders Advanced Space Simulation Program from Microsoft, But Classification Limits Details
The United States Space Force has charged Microsoft with designing a cutting-edge space simulation program to train Guardians.
Unknown Mission of Pentagon’s Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Resume, Amidst Setbacks and Speculations
The X-37B spaceplane is set to resume one of the U.S. military’s most mysterious space missions, amidst setbacks over the weekend that pushed the spacecraft’s launch forward another day to Monday.
New Details on Secretive U.S. Military X-37B Spaceplane’s Next Mission Are Revealed, Along with a Surprise
Details about the seventh mission of the U.S. military’s mysterious X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle have been revealed, along with surprising news about the secretive spaceplane’s upcoming launch.
World War III in Space? Defense Contractor BAE Systems is Betting Over $5 Billion on it.
BAE Systems' acquisition of Ball Aerospace underscores the rising potential for a major war in outer space.
Air Force Research Lab Takes Giant Leap Into the New Space Age With Plans for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft Systems
In a bold move that echoes ambitions from the earliest days of space exploration, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is revisiting the concept of nuclear-powered spacecraft.
True Anomaly is Creating ‘Autonomous Orbital Vehicles’ and Space Security Tech for the U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force has awarded a new research contract to True Anomaly, a space security company behind autonomous orbital vehicles and other space technologies.
Experimental Military Spacecraft LDPE-3A Launches to Defend U.S. National Security in Space
The experimental military spacecraft LDPE-3A was successfully launched into orbit earlier this week as part of the U.S. Space Force as part of its Long Duration Propulsive ESPA (LDPE) program.
China’s New Top Secret Spaceplane Looks Awkwardly Familiar
China recently launched its new top-secret spaceplane, which is believed to look awkwardly similar to the U.S.'s X-37B spaceplane.
Could a Hackathon Series Help Advance the Military’s Technology?
A new hackathon has been announced in collaboration between the USSF and USAF as part of the BRAVO series of collaborative events.
U.S. Space Force Launches Classified Payloads Aboard Satellites to Test Early Warning System
The U.S. Space Force recently launched two satellites with the help of Atlas 5 to test the new early warning weapons system.
U.S. Space Force Eyes One Hour Global Delivery
The United States Space Force hopes to employ a fleet of rockets to make one-hour delivery of cargo anywhere within the world a reality.
The Space Force Doesn’t Talk About UFOs, But New Legislation May Force It To
If something anomalous is in the sky, it stands to reason that the Space Force has data on it. Now, it may be forced to declassify that data.
Report Urges U.S. Space Force to Begin Preparing for Space Military Action
A report urges the United States Space Force to prepare for action in space, which may become the next point of global military interest.
The Pentagon’s New Plans for Military Operations in the Pacific
The Pentagon is planning for extended military operations in the Pacific, in response to growing concerns about military threats from China.
Rebuilding Arecibo Is So Essential That NASA and the Military May Get Involved
Rebuilding the Arecibo Observatory is essential according to the NSF, but it needs support from Congress and a lot of money to do it.
France’s Space Force Conducts First Military Drills Against Space-Based “Threats”
Alongside the US Space Force and German space command, France’s space force conducted its first military drills in...
Section 31: The Military Coders Who Hacked How We Track Objects in Space
Section 31 is a group of coders that have hacked their way into keeping track of all objects in Earth's orbit, both known and unknown.
The Final Frontier
Nuclear energy in space, a global space alliance proposal by the EU and the Space Force’s current public relations issues are all topics in this week's Intelligence Brief.
Space Force to Triple in Size by 2021
As the U.S. Space Force nears its first anniversary, the plan is to expand from 2,400 active-duty troops to 6,400 by the end of 2021.
Watch: The U.S. Space Force “Origins” Video is Pretty Impressive
Space Force has released its new "Origins" video, and we’ve got to admit: America’s cosmic defense force is starting to look a little more badass.