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This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says a launch of the newly developed Chollima-1 rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, on May 31, 2023.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

2 weeks ago

A statue depicting ancient Greek goddess Athena in central Athens is seen during a "blood moon" eclipse in July 2018.

Opinion

Why the military is integral to America’s return to the moon

A lack of military involvement will slow U.S. progress in the race to the moon and place at risk national security, scientific and economic interests.

By Charles Galbreath

3 months ago

Elon Musk blocking Starlink to stop Ukraine attack troubling for DoD

Top Air Force official says DoD may need to be more explicit in future defense contracts that services or products it purchases could be used in war.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Space Command to stay in Colorado after Biden rejects move to Alabama

Head of Space Command, Gen. James Dickinson, argued that moving his headquarters now would jeopardize military readiness.

By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP

4 months ago

NKorea satellite wasn’t advanced enough to spy from space, says SKorea

The long-range rocket carrying the satellite failed soon after liftoff, setting back North Korea’s pursuit of a space-based reconnaissance system.

5 months ago

Senators want to boost Pentagon UFO office funding, transparency

Lawmakers have been pushing for more funding for the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office for months.

By Zamone Perez

5 months ago