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USA 32 spy satellite fragmentation

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Latest: USA 32 spy satellite fragments in orbit

The American Cold War-era spy satellite USA 32, also known as ‘Farrah III’, unexpectedly fragmented in low Earth orbit on September 13, 2026. Launched in 1988 via a Titan II rocket, the satellite was operated by the Nati

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US-China-Russia space and AI competition

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Latest: Space security intensifies as US deploys orbital weapons

The competition for space dominance is evolving from commercial and infrastructure advancements toward direct military capability testing. Initially, the focus centered on the commercial space race, with China’s LandSpac

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US Space Force orbital reconnaissance development

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Latest: Northrop Grumman to develop U.S. Space Force spy satellite prototype

The US Space Force has initiated programs to enhance orbital surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, with Northrop Grumman serving as a key contractor. Initially, Northrop Grumman was selected for the Resilient Ra

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AUKUS Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability development

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Latest: US Space Force selects Texas site for AUKUS radar network

The U.S. Space Force has identified Lake Kickapoo in Texas as the preferred site for the third and final location of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program. This trilateral initiative, conducted under th

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US Golden Dome missile defense program development

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Latest: United States advances Golden Dome missile defense shield

The United States is advancing the Golden Dome space-based missile defense program, an initiative announced by President Donald Trump in May 2025. Overseen by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, the program is

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