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War & Conflict

Pentagon considers deploying military satellites around the Moon for security

The Pentagon is considering deploying military satellites around the Moon to enhance space operations and ensure national security amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly from China and Russia. This...

Ars Technica · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Technology

Blacklift Technologies launches first rocket to support satellite services.

Blacklift Technologies successfully launched its first rocket, aiming to provide in-house launch services for its Earth-observation satellites. This move is crucial as it allows Blacklift to reduce costs and...

Ars Technica · 7 days ago · 2 min read

War & Conflict

Russia's Cosmos-2612 satellite approaches Ukraine's Iceye-X36, raises tensions

Russia's satellite Cosmos‑2612 approached Ukraine's Iceye‑X36 satellite, prompting U.S. officials to label the action as threatening and unprecedented in space warfare. This incident highlights the escalating...

France 24 · 14 days ago · 2 min read