SpaceX

Mar- 2025 -

27 March

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Faces New Rival for Future US Military Space Launches

The US Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket to carry critical national security payloads.

25 March

Commentary

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rests on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on February 5, 2018, ahead of its demonstration mission

Nick Lampson

When It Comes to China, the US Defense Industry Needs More Untethering

The US cannot effectively counter China’s influence or secure its national defense as long as its defense industry and critical industries remain entangled with Chinese suppliers.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Commentary

Space Force Staff Sgt. David Diehl II, 436th Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of wing cybersecurity, displays his new uniform Space Force tapes and service branch patch at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Feb. 12, 2021.

George Landrith

The New Space Race Is Here — And America Needs a Strategy

The US must develop a unified space strategy that blends NASA’s leadership with commercial innovation to maintain its global dominance and national security.

3 February

Space

Joe Saballa

Spain Launches Nuke-Proof ‘SpainSat NG I’ Communications Satellite

Spain has successfully launched Europe’s “most advanced” communications satellite, significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of the Spanish Armed Forces.

Jan- 2025 -

28 January

Commentary

Portrait picture of Elon Musk with the seal of the president of the United State screened

James Durso

Elon Musk’s Influence Has No Place in Pentagon Appointments

Elon Musk’s growing influence in the Trump administration, particularly in defense policy and key appointments, raises major national security concerns.

Oct- 2024 -

22 October

Americas

A FALCON 9 rocket is shown a day before the launch of SpaceX’s first 60 Starlink satellites at Cape Canaveral, Fla., in May

Giulia Bernacchi

SpaceX to Launch Nine Satellites for US Military Under $733M Contract

The US has awarded SpaceX $733.5 million to launch nine satellites to enhance military communications and intelligence capabilities.

Aug- 2024 -

19 August

Space

Joe Saballa

UK Launches First Military Satellite

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Apr- 2024 -

8 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

South Korea Says Second Spy Satellite Placed in Orbit

South Korea put its second domestically made spy satellite into orbit, Seoul's defense ministry said, after it launched from an American space centre on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Feb- 2024 -

16 February

Space