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New in 2024: Space Force set to expand military launch industrial base
The Space Force plans to award contracts in two batches — one group next spring and one in the fall.
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.
House lawmakers back Space Force fees for use of launch ranges
The bill, if approved, would require commercial launch companies to reimburse the Department of Defense for certain costs.
Future LCS Cleveland launches, strikes tugboat
No one was injured in Saturday's mishap but the ship suffered damage above the waterline, officials said.
Space Force sees greater demand for national security launch program
The projected growth is driving the service to consider how it can expand its pool of launch providers.
Space Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office eyes first launch this weekend
The mission includes three payloads from the Space Rapid Capabilities Office: two for enhanced situational awareness and one for secure communications.
Destined for the moon, NASA’s Artemis rocket blasts into space
This morning NASA launched its Artemis 1 moon rocket, blasting the U.S. off on a path to reach the lunar surface for the first time in 50 years.
US, South Korea to extend military drills after North Korean launches
The U.S. and South Korea announced they will extend joint military drills in the wake of North Korea’s saber-rattling.
By Joe Gould