North Korea claims to have put spy satellite into orbit. Analysts say that could make its military stronger

A rocket lifts off late Tuesday carrying North Korea's first spy satellite in images released by state-run media. By Brad Lendon, Published by CNN, 22 November 2023 Seoul, South KoreaCNN — North Korea on Wednesday said it had put its first spy satellite into orbit and vowed further launches to defend against

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US lawmakers urge scrutiny of SpaceX worker injuries after Reuters report

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 18, 2023.Photograph: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Getty Images By Marisa Taylor and Joey Rouletter, Published by Reuters, 18 November 2023 WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Three U.S. lawmakers are calling for greater scrutiny of worker safety at

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Additional vendors selected for DoD’s low Earth orbit satellite services contract

Lynk Global operates ‘cell-tower-in-space’ satellites that provide direct-to-standard-phone connectivity. Credit: Lynk Global By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 27 November 2023 WASHINGTON — The Defense Information Systems Agency on Nov. 22 published a request for proposals for low Earth orbit satellite-based services.  Up to $900 million worth of task orders will

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