Space (Page 2)

Posted on May 17, 2024

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory banks low over the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., upon arrival Nov. 8, 2007.

Air

NASA’s DC-8 Flying Lab Flies Into Retirement, Making The Type Nearly Extinct NASA’s DC-8 Flying Lab Flies Into Retirement, Making The Type Nearly Extinct

Posted on May 15, 2024

Space

Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed Russia’s Anti-Satellite Nuke Could Leave Lower Orbit Unusable, Test Vehicle May Already Be Deployed

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 3, 2024

Space

If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated) If SpaceX’s Secret Constellation Is What We Think It Is, It’s Game Changing (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 20, 2024

The US Air Force has confirmed a spate of drone incursions occurred at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia in December 2023.

Air

Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks Mysterious Drones Swarmed Langley AFB For Weeks

By Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Mar 15, 2024

The White House has confirmed that a recently disclosed serious national security threat is indeed related to a Russian anti-satellite capability under development, but many questions remain.

Space

Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities? Russia’s “Highly Concerning” Anti-Satellite Super Weapon: What Are The Possibilities?

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

Space

Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss Threats In Space “Extremely Concerning”: Space Force Boss

Posted on Feb 15, 2024

Space

Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports Alarm Raised Over Destabilizing New Russian Threat In Space: Reports

Posted on Feb 14, 2024

Starship pictured during static-fire testing

Space

Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions Military May Get Its Own SpaceX Starship Rockets For Dangerous Missions

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Feb 2, 2024

The Army's Reagan Test Site support operations were among many affected by wild waves that swamped Roi-Namur Island in the Kwajalein Atoll on Jan. 20.

Space

Reagan Test Site Damage From Massive Waves Seen In Imagery Reagan Test Site Damage From Massive Waves Seen In Imagery

Posted on Jan 24, 2024

Space

Look At An X-37B In Space With An Extended Payload Module Look At An X-37B In Space With An Extended Payload Module

Posted on Dec 29, 2023

Concept art of reusable Chinese spaceplane.

China’s Spaceplane Has Released Multiple Mystery Objects In Orbit China’s Spaceplane Has Released Multiple Mystery Objects In Orbit

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked This Is Exactly How The Latest Ballistic Missile Defense Test Worked

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

QSRA (NASA-715) carrier trials onboard Kitty Hawk off San Diego, CA (Quiet Short-Haul Aircraft is a modified C-8A)

Space

NASA’s Quiet Short Takeoff And Landing Test Jet Is Up For Sale NASA’s Quiet Short Takeoff And Landing Test Jet Is Up For Sale

Posted on Dec 12, 2023

Shock diamonds from Starship's rocket exhaust

Space

Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’ Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Nov 21, 2023

Space

X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help X-37B Headed Deeper Into Space With Falcon Heavy Rocket’s Help

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

Space

Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling Spaceplane Vs Satellite Duel In First Space Force Painting Is Telling

Posted on Oct 26, 2023

A space plane design is seen being tested in what China says is the most powerful wind tunnel in the world in new video.

China’s New Mach 30 Wind Tunnel Tests Space Plane Mothership Design China’s New Mach 30 Wind Tunnel Tests Space Plane Mothership Design

Posted on Jul 18, 2023

X-59 Supersonic Test Jet Looks Positively Sci-Fi Head-On X-59 Supersonic Test Jet Looks Positively Sci-Fi Head-On

Posted on Jul 6, 2023

Infrared satellites spot Ukraine dam blast

U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report

Posted on Jun 9, 2023

Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates Chinese Spaceplane Docked With Another Object Multiple Times Data Indicates

Posted on May 9, 2023

Chinese Spaceplane Returns To Earth After Longest Flight So Far Chinese Spaceplane Returns To Earth After Longest Flight So Far

Posted on May 8, 2023

Image of satellite taken from another satellite

Space

Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite Check Out These Images Of A Satellite In Orbit Taken By Another Satellite

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 6, 2023

Star Trek Picard Production Design Dave Blass

Designing Star Trek With Picard’s Dave Blass Designing Star Trek With Picard’s Dave Blass

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 4, 2023

Why Chinese Rockets Spew Toxic Bright Red Gas Clouds On Launch Why Chinese Rockets Spew Toxic Bright Red Gas Clouds On Launch

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Mar 22, 2023

The V-2 Rocket: Rise Of The Space Race And Cold War Missiles The V-2 Rocket: Rise Of The Space Race And Cold War Missiles

By Dr. Charlie Hall

Posted on Dec 8, 2022

Andor Is The Best Star Wars Ever Made Andor Is The Best Star Wars Ever Made

By Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Nov 28, 2022

Space

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Now Has Its Engine NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Now Has Its Engine

Posted on Nov 15, 2022

Space

Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission Details About X-37B Payload Adapter Revealed After Record-Setting Mission

Posted on Nov 14, 2022

Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations Chinese Nuclear Anti-Satellite Study Highlights Problem Of Countering Starlink-Like Constellations

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

Activity At Remote Chinese Airstrip Seen Before Spaceplane Launch Activity At Remote Chinese Airstrip Seen Before Spaceplane Launch

Posted on Aug 5, 2022

Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite Russian Military Satellite Appears To Be Stalking A New U.S. Spy Satellite

By Emma Helfrich

Posted on Aug 3, 2022

This Is Why A NASA WB-57F Canberra Jet Is In South Korea This Is Why A NASA WB-57F Canberra Jet Is In South Korea

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

How The New Hypersonic Weapons Tracking Constellation Will Work How The New Hypersonic Weapons Tracking Constellation Will Work

Posted on Jul 20, 2022

SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Is Adding Pilot To His Crazy Resume SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Is Adding Pilot To His Crazy Resume

Posted on Jun 9, 2022

The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests The U.S. Is Done Blowing Up Satellites With Missiles In Tests

By Emma Helfrich, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Apr 20, 2022

Russia Adorns Its Space Center’s Soyuz Rocket Transporter With Ukraine Invasion Markings Russia Adorns Its Space Center’s Soyuz Rocket Transporter With Ukraine Invasion Markings

Updated on Mar 4, 2022

Space

Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space” Space Force Expands Its Ability To Monitor Threats In “Deep Space”

Posted on Feb 25, 2022

Space

Behold The X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet’s Absolutely Epic Schnoz Behold The X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet’s Absolutely Epic Schnoz

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Space

Space Shuttle Carrying 747 Was Secretly Modified To Defend Itself From Heat-Seeking Missiles (Updated) Space Shuttle Carrying 747 Was Secretly Modified To Defend Itself From Heat-Seeking Missiles (Updated)

Updated on Jan 28, 2022

A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit A Chinese Satellite Just Grappled Another And Pulled It Out Of Orbit

Updated on Jan 27, 2022

Air

The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites The Air Force Wants Laser Communication Pods To Securely Link Fighter Aircraft With Satellites

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Space

NASA Once Built This Armored HAZMAT Response Vehicle That Was Loaded With Futuristic Features NASA Once Built This Armored HAZMAT Response Vehicle That Was Loaded With Futuristic Features

Posted on Jan 22, 2022

Space

Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of ‘Inspecting’ Enemy Satellites Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of ‘Inspecting’ Enemy Satellites

Updated on Jan 22, 2022

Air

Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones Air Force’s Small Telescope Tech Will Help Detect Enemy Satellites Sneaking Up On Friendly Ones

Posted on Jan 6, 2022

Space

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Spotted On A Trailer Heading To Texas NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Spotted On A Trailer Heading To Texas

Updated on Dec 23, 2021

Space

SpaceX Rocket Will Make a Highly Unusual Flight Along California’s Coast Overnight SpaceX Rocket Will Make a Highly Unusual Flight Along California’s Coast Overnight

By Brian O’Rourke

Updated on Dec 17, 2021

Stratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense Testing Stratolaunch To Build Aerial Target For U.S. Hypersonic Defense Testing

Updated on Dec 10, 2021

Space

Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law Secret Space Force Capabilities Could Be Declassified If New Bill Becomes Law

Updated on Dec 8, 2021

U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General U.S. Satellites Are Being Attacked Every Day According To Space Force General

Posted on Dec 1, 2021

Space

NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated) NASA Calls Off Spacewalk As Concerns Over Russian Anti-Satellite Test Debris Continue (Updated)

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General China’s Mysterious Hypersonic Weapon Can Stay In Orbit According To Space Force General

Updated on Nov 30, 2021

Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated) Russian Anti-Satellite Test Produces Dangerous Debris Cloud In Orbit (Updated)

Updated on Nov 16, 2021

By Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway

Space Launch Start-Up Just Used A Giant Centrifuge To Fling A Projectile Into The Upper Atmosphere Space Launch Start-Up Just Used A Giant Centrifuge To Fling A Projectile Into The Upper Atmosphere

Updated on Nov 11, 2021

Space

Aevum’s Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger Aevum’s Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger

Updated on Nov 9, 2021

Space

Planetary Defense Test To See If An Asteroid’s Path Can Be Changed Is About To Launch Planetary Defense Test To See If An Asteroid’s Path Can Be Changed Is About To Launch

Updated on Nov 5, 2021

China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated) China’s Claim That Its Fractional Orbital Bombardment System Was A Spaceplane Test Doesn’t Add Up (Updated)

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report China Tested A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System That Uses A Hypersonic Glide Vehicle: Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

Air

E-7 Wedgetail Radar Jets Eyed As A Bridge To A Space-Based System By The Air Force E-7 Wedgetail Radar Jets Eyed As A Bridge To A Space-Based System By The Air Force

Updated on Sep 23, 2021

Space

DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another DARPA Wants Cheap Laser Communications Terminals To Allow Any Satellite To Talk To Another

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

What 9/11 Was Like For The Only American That Watched It From Space What 9/11 Was Like For The Only American That Watched It From Space

Posted on Sep 11, 2021

China Says It Conducted A Successful Suborbital Test Of A Reusable Spaceplane China Says It Conducted A Successful Suborbital Test Of A Reusable Spaceplane

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development Gigantic Hangar Near Secretive Chinese Test Facilities Points To Exotic Airship Development

Updated on Jul 14, 2021

Space

NASA’s Experimental X-56B Unmanned Aircraft Suffered An “Anomaly” After Takeoff NASA’s Experimental X-56B Unmanned Aircraft Suffered An “Anomaly” After Takeoff