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Varda capsule landing

U.S. Air Force awards Varda $48 million to test payloads on reentry capsules

The Air Force Research Laboratory will leverage Varda Space’s reentry capsules to test various payloads

by Sandra Erwin December 2, 2024December 5, 2024

Rocket Lab wins $8 million U.S. Air Force contract for engine development

by Sandra Erwin November 12, 2024November 13, 2024

Viasat wins $33 million U.S. Air Force contract for satellite communications antennas

by Sandra Erwin September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

U.S. eyes geostationary orbit for next-gen GPS

by Sandra Erwin September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Space Force awards $45 million to universities for propulsion and power research

by Sandra Erwin September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

SpaceX’s Starship’s rocket performed a test flight on June 6, 2024. Credit: SpaceX

U.S. Space Command sees promise in rocket cargo initiative

by Sandra Erwin June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Air Force Research Laboratory delays lunar experiment

by Sandra Erwin September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Air Force navigation satellite experiment applying lessons from GPS

by Sandra Erwin April 28, 2023April 29, 2023

Starship’s full wet dress rehearsal took place Jan. 23, 2023. Credit: SpaceX

The future of Starship includes national security missions

by Sandra Erwin February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Satellite billed as the ‘future GPS’ begins key tests

by Sandra Erwin January 27, 2023February 6, 2023