NASA’s Artemis II moon mission rocket core stage on way to Kennedy Space Center

The biggest piece of the puzzle to send humans on a trip around the moon for the first time in more than half a century is on its way to Kennedy Space Center.

US prepares jamming devices targeting Russia, China satellites

The U.S. is about to deploy a new ground-based jammer designed to blunt Chinese or Russian satellites from transmitting information about U.S. forces during a conflict, the Space Force disclosed.

NASA, Boeing complete ground tests on Starliner’s problematic thrusters

NASA and Boeing completed tests on the ground looking to mirror conditions that led to problems with the CST-100 Starliner that still awaits the go-ahead to bring home a pair of astronauts from the International Space Station.

Rocket – used to carry astronauts – fails on uncrewed satellite mission

SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket, which carries astronauts to the International Space Station, experienced a rare failure Thursday night after blasting off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on an uncrewed mission.

First Space Forces commander in South Korea passes baton, moves to INDOPACOM

The first guardian to lead U.S. Space Forces Korea passed his duties to the former director of the NATO Space Centre during a ceremony at this air base Friday.

Suicides in Air Force, Navy and Marines in first quarter of 2024 top pandemic-era rates, DOD data shows

Suicide rates among troops in the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps for the first quarter of 2024 topped pandemic-era rates while the Army saw a significant dip, according to new data released by the Defense Department.

Blue Origin logs SpaceX Starship concerns as it preps for 1st New Glenn launch

As Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin prepares for the first launch of its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral this year, the company has taken time to voice concerns over future launches of competitor SpaceX’s massive Starship and Super Heavy, also planning to launch from the Space Coast.

Air Force increases number of ‘extremely demanding’ jobs receiving bonus pay

More job specialties considered “extremely demanding” by the Air Force and Space Force will be eligible starting in October for special duty assignment pay, and more of it.

Mom breached Space Force base with 4-year-old, fled in stolen car, Florida officials say

A woman was with her 4-year-old son when she breached Patrick Space Force base and stole a man’s car, resulting in a high-speed chase in two Central Florida counties, according to a June 28 news release.

National Space Intelligence Center welcomes new commander, bigger responsibilities

The National Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base welcomed not only a new commander but broader responsibilities Friday as the center shifted to a field operating agency under the Space Operations for Intelligence.