Space Force

Initial recipients will serve as a steppingstone for contractors to compete for larger agreements that could be worth billions.

Autonomous, reusable craft is designed to launch classified, cutting-edge technology for the U.S. Space Force.

Two-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle sends a Space Force craft to geosynchronous Earth orbit.

Reusable craft has flown 1.3 billion miles across seven missions spanning more than 4,200 days in space.

Trio of launch providers is awarded a total of 54 national security spaceflight missions over about five years.

Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, says the department needs to increase its funding and workforce as it takes on greater responsibilities.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission is set to launch no earlier than August.

This week’s moon mission won’t be the last in 2024 for NASA…or Astrobotic, the company behind Monday’s launch.

The new National Museum of the U.S. Air Force displays feature representations of airmen roles throughout the branch’s 76-year history.

Colorado lawmakers are advocating for their state’s suitability as the location for permanent headquarters.