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space-exploration1 month ago•45 min saved

SpaceX to launch GPS III-SV09 for US Space Force, named after Ellison Onizuka

SpaceX is set to launch the GPS III-SV09 satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Cape Canaveral in a 15-minute window starting at 11:38 p.m. ET on Jan. 27, after a weather delay. Built by Lockheed Martin with M-Code for jam resistance, SV09 is the ninth GPS III satellite in a planned 10-satellite series and is named after Challenger astronaut Ellison Onizuka. The Falcon 9’s first stage is expected to land on a droneship about 8.5 minutes after liftoff, while the upper stage will place the satellite into medium Earth orbit roughly 90 minutes later. Live coverage is available via SpaceX and X.

via Space|

#ellison-onizuka #falcon-9 #gps-iii-sv09

defense-and-space2 months ago•5 min saved

US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Next-Gen Missile-Tracking Satellite Constellation

Rocket Lab has secured its largest contract to date, worth $816 million, to design and produce 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, leveraging its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver rapid, cost-effective solutions and expanding its role as a key prime contractor in national security space programs.

via Rocket Lab|

#defense-and-space #missile-defense #national-security

defense-and-space2 months ago•5 min saved

US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Missile-Defense Satellite Network

Rocket Lab has secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to build 18 advanced missile-warning satellites for the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 program, utilizing its vertically integrated manufacturing to deliver resilient, cost-effective space solutions that enhance national security and counter evolving threats.

via GlobeNewswire|

#defense-and-space #missile-defense #national-security

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on Major Contract Win and Space Force Award

Rocket Lab's stock soared 9.5% after successfully launching a mission for the U.S. Space Force ahead of schedule, demonstrating its reliability in national security launches. Despite recent volatility and profit-taking after a 141% year-to-date increase, the company's strong performance and technological achievements suggest potential for continued growth, though the stock remains below its 52-week high.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #rklb #rocket-lab

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

US Space Force and Gravitics Unveil $60M Orbital Satellite Launcher

The US Space Force and Gravitics are developing a $60 million orbital aircraft carrier to revolutionize satellite deployment, enhance space security, and maintain strategic dominance through innovative public-private collaborations, marking a new era in space exploration and military capabilities.

via Energy Reporters|

#orbital-aircraft-carrier #public-private-partnership #satellite-deployment

science6 months ago•2 min saved

SpaceX to Launch US Space Force's Classified X-37B Spaceplane

SpaceX is launching the US Space Force's classified X-37B space plane on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, with the mission focusing on advanced laser communication and quantum inertial sensor technology demonstrations, scheduled for August 21-22, 2023.

via Space|

#launch #science #spacex

science-and-technology6 months ago•1 min saved

SpaceX to Launch Secret U.S. Space Force X-37B Spaceplane from Florida

SpaceX is preparing for its eighth launch of the U.S. Space Force's Orbital Test Vehicle, targeting a launch on August 21 from Kennedy Space Center, with a backup on August 22, weather permitting. The mission involves a Falcon 9 rocket, which has previously launched several other missions, and the first stage will land at Cape Canaveral, potentially causing a sonic boom.

via Spectrum News 13|

#falcon-9 #kennedy-space-center #orbital-test-vehicle

science-and-technology6 months ago•2 min saved

US Space Force Readies Secret X-37B Spaceplane for Mission 8

The US Space Force is launching its eighth mission of the X-37B spaceplane, an autonomous, reusable spacecraft used for testing and experiments in space, with a focus on advanced communication and navigation technologies, from Kennedy Space Center, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

via ABC News|

#science-and-technology #space-mission #spaceplane

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

US Space Force Demonstrates Advanced Deep-Space Radar Capabilities

The US Space Force, in collaboration with the UK and Australia, has successfully tested the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) in Australia, a powerful radar system designed to track small objects in geosynchronous orbit over 22,000 miles above Earth, enhancing space domain awareness and security amidst increasing militarization of space.

via Space|

#darc #geosynchronous-orbit #space-radar

science-and-technology6 months ago•1 min saved

US Space Force Readies X-37B Mission 8 for Launch

The US Space Force is preparing to launch the eighth X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission on August 21 from Kennedy Space Center, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, to test advanced space communication, navigation, and other space technologies, continuing its role as a key platform for developing next-generation space capabilities.

via spaceforce.mil|

#science-and-technology #space-launch #space-technology

science6 months ago•1 min saved

Mysterious Spiral Light Illuminates Pennsylvania Sky

Residents across Pennsylvania observed swirling lights in the sky following the launch of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket from Florida, which deployed military satellites for the U.S. Space Force, marking the first operational flight of this new launcher.

via local21news.com|

#military-satellites #pennsylvania #science

technology7 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. Space Force to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission with Advanced Experiments

The US Space Force announced that the eighth mission of the X-37B spaceplane, Orbital Test Vehicle-8, is scheduled to launch no earlier than August 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

via SpaceNews|

#orbital-test-vehicle-8 #spaceplane #spacex-falcon-9

science-and-technology7 months ago•1 min saved

US Space Force to Launch Eighth X-37B Spaceplane Mission

A secretive space plane is set to launch to test advanced quantum navigation technology and high-bandwidth laser communications, aiming to improve satellite communication resilience and enable precise navigation in GPS-degraded environments, with potential applications near the Moon and beyond.

via Ars Technica|

#laser-communications #quantum-navigation #science-and-technology

science-and-technology7 months ago•2 min saved

US Space Force to Launch Eighth X-37B Mission with Quantum Technology Tests

The US Space Force is set to launch its eighth X-37B mission, featuring advanced experiments in laser communications and quantum inertial sensors to enhance space communication resilience and navigation capabilities, supporting future space exploration and security.

via spaceforce.mil|

#laser-communications #quantum-sensors #science-and-technology

government7 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Confirms Lohmeier as Air Force Under Secretary

Matthew Lohmeier, a former F-15 pilot and Space Force officer, was confirmed by the Senate as the Undersecretary of the Air Force, where he will oversee operations, budget, and strategy, emphasizing a strong, well-funded Air and Space Force to counter threats like China.

via U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)|

#air-force-undersecretary #government #matthew-lohmeier