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US Space Force moves GPS launch to SpaceX Falcon 9 due to Vulcan rocket glitch
By Mike Wall Published
The U.S. Space Force has swapped rockets for an upcoming GPS satellite launch, moving to a SpaceX Falcon 9 while the investigation into an anomaly with ULA's Vulcan Centaur continues.

Rocket Lab scores $190 million launch deal to test hypersonic tech for US military
By Josh Dinner Published
Rocket Lab has inked a $190 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for 20 launches of the company's suborbital HASTE rocket.

US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
By Josh Dinner Published
The U.S. Space Force is putting an indefinite halt on all national security missions aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, following a repeat anomaly with the rocket's side boosters.

Rocket Lab launches hypersonic scramjet vehicle for the US military
By Mike Wall Published
Rocket Lab launched a scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicle for the U.S. military to suborbital space on Friday (Feb. 27).

China's mysterious Shenlong space plane recently launched on its 4th mission. What is it doing up there?
By Mike Wall Published
China's reusable Shenlong space plane launched on its fourth space mission earlier this month. What is it doing in Earth orbit, and how do those activities advance China's space goals?

Deja vu: Vulcan Centaur rocket powers through 'significant performance anomaly' on satellite launch
By Mike Wall Published
A Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully launched two U.S. spy satellites on Feb. 12 despite suffering an anomaly with one of its solid rocket boosters, echoing the result of an October 2024 mission.

Vulcan Centaur rocket launches 'neighborhood watch' satellites for the US military (video)
By Mike Wall Last updated
Liftoff of the USSF-87 mission occurred at 4:22 a.m. ET on Thursday (Feb. 12).

Rocket Lab's 'Hungry Hippo' Neutron fairing arrives at spaceport in Virginia
By Josh Dinner Published
The "hungry hippo" fairing for Rocket Lab's new Neutron launch vehicle has arrived for integration at the company's Virginia Spaceport facilities.
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