Space

The test launch of Orbital Sciences’ [ORB] Antares medium-class rocket was postponed at press time yesterday, according to NASA. Orbital said on Twitter the postponement was due to a “loss […]

Despite looming budget uncertainty and potential additional sequestration cuts, Air Force brass said yesterday they believe the service’s space programs are in a better position than ever. Air Force Deputy […]

The Air Force requested nearly $149 million for advanced aerospace propulsion and power technology development in fiscal year 2014, according to President Barack Obama’s budget request, which was released April […]

The Air Force requested $10.1 billion for fiscal year 2014 space operations, according to President Barack Obama’s budget request, which was released Wednesday. The Air Force plans to continue Global […]

The Defense Department is considering multi-year approaches to acquiring commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) services, according to the Pentagon’s information technology (IT) czar. DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) Teri Takai told […]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) new version of its Falcon 9 medium class launch vehicle, called Falcon 9 v1.1, will be ready for the company’s third trip to the International […]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.’s (SpaceX) Dragon spacecraft successfully completed the company’s second cargo flight to the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday afternoon when it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean […]

Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) has developed plans to absorb $508 million in reductions to its fiscal year 2013 operations and maintenance (O&M) budget due to sequestration-related budget cuts and […]

The dual launch capability, putting both a small and a large satellite on Arianespace’s Ariane 5 heavy lift rocket, is key to the rocket’s profitability, according to a company spokesman. […]

The Air Force Tuesday successfully launched its second Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO-2) satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., according to an Air Force statement. […]