Directed-energy weapon. [Source: exonews.org]

Space-Based Warfare: America’s Dominance Challenged

Directed-energy weapon. [Source: exonews.org] By Brian Berletic, Published by New Eastern Outlook, 12 July 2024 The Battlefield Above The United States had throughout the Cold War and within the first decade of the 21st century established dominance in terms of space-based military capabilities, including satellite navigation through its Global Positioning

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An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX)

Why Deorbiting SpaceX Satellites Is a ‘Tremendous Opportunity’ for the Space Force

An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites in orbit. (Image credit: SpaceX) By Greg Hadley, Published by Air and Space Forces, 1 July 2024 As SpaceX begins to decommission and “deorbit” 100 of its oldest Starlink satellites, the Space Force is gathering crucial data and real-world experience for Guardians. 

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Lockheed Martin secures $977.5 million contract extension for missile-warning satellites

Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared missile warning/tracking constellation (Raytheon Intelligence & Space illustration) By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 21 June 2024 The latest award brings the total value of Lockheed Martin’s contract for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellite program to $8.2 billion WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced

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