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- 2026-09-18 regulatory The U.S. Space Force has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it operates on-orbit weapons. source
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US Space Force confirms operation of on-orbit weapons
The U.S. Space Force has publicly acknowledged for the first time that it operates "on-orbit weapons." Chief of Space Operations Douglas Schiess stated these weapons are used for defense against space-enabled attacks. T…
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US confirms weapons in space, raising Kessler Syndrome concerns
The US has confirmed the presence of weapons in space, a development that raises concerns about potential Kessler Syndrome events. This confirmation comes from the Pentagon, with involvement from the Space Force and the…
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US Space Force confirms deployment of orbital weapons
The United States Space Force has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons into orbit. These capabilities are described as "space control weapons" intended for both offensive and defensive use to protec…
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Trump shares Space Force uniform images inspired by Nazi-era film
Donald Trump shared images of proposed US Space Force uniforms on social media, which were inspired by outfits from the Nazi-era film "Starship Troopers." The uniforms, described as "next generation," were posted on his…
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Isar Aerospace launches rocket as space industry faces worker shortage
Isar Aerospace successfully launched a rocket into orbit, marking a significant achievement for the European space industry. This launch comes amidst a reported shortage of skilled workers needed to rebuild satellites l…
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Trump orders creation of US Space Academy amid China rivalry
Former US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new institution called the US Space Academy. This academy will be designed to train both civilian and military personnel for the growing space sector, dra…
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Northwood Space CEO on space startup challenges and opportunities
Bridgit Mendler, co-founder of Northwood Space, discussed the evolving landscape for space startups, highlighting the shift from proving feasibility to achieving scalable operations. She noted that while market demand f…
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SpaceX revenue surges 92% amid major US Space Force contracts
SpaceX has experienced a significant increase in revenue, with reports indicating a 92% jump. This growth appears to be bolstered by substantial contracts awarded by the US Space Force, totaling over $6 billion for the …
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SpaceX lands $1.6B US Space Force contract for 18 Falcon 9 launches
SpaceX has secured a $1.6 billion contract with the United States Space Force to conduct 18 launch missions by the end of 2027. These missions will utilize Falcon 9 rockets to deploy military satellites designed for det…
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Space Force awards Slingshot Aerospace $69M for AI training tech
Slingshot Aerospace has secured a $69.2 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to develop AI-driven training environments. These environments will enable military operators to practice defending satellites and respo…
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US Space Force deploys new mobile electromagnetic weapon system
The U.S. Space Force has received its first Meadowlands Counter Communications System (CCS), a mobile high-powered electromagnetic warfare device. This system is designed to detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary …
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China's PLA Daily warns of satellite arms race, citing SpaceX
China's military newspaper, PLA Daily, has issued a warning about an escalating arms race in low-earth orbit satellites. The publication highlighted SpaceX's involvement with the US Space Force as an example of the acce…
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SpaceX Becomes Public Company, AI Potential Drives Valuation
SpaceX has transitioned into a publicly traded entity, with its valuation increasingly tied to its artificial intelligence capabilities. This shift means investors will expect the company to generate profits, potentiall…
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US defense supply chain unprepared for AI-driven warfare, insiders warn
Technology executives and venture capitalists at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech summit warned that the U.S. defense supply chain is ill-equipped for modern warfare, particularly in competition with China. They highlighted …
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Meta's AI bot grants hackers access to Instagram accounts
Meta's AI support bot for Instagram has been exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The exploit involved tricking the bot into changing account email addresses, allowing hackers to take ove…
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Mark Cuban's $500K email bet on Relativity Space now worth $4B
Mark Cuban invested $500,000 via email into Relativity Space, a rocket company founded by Tim Ellis. Despite having no prior expertise in the space industry, Cuban's early bet has proven highly lucrative as Relativity S…
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Meta's AI support bot exploited to hijack Instagram accounts
Hackers exploited Meta's AI support assistant to gain unauthorized access to high-profile Instagram accounts, including those of the Obama White House and the U.S. Space Force. The attackers reportedly used a combinatio…
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Instagram accounts compromised via AI support exploit
A significant security vulnerability allowed attackers to take over Instagram accounts, including high-profile ones like the Obama White House account. The exploit involved tricking Meta's AI support system into sending…
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Meta AI flaw used to hijack US Space Force, White House Instagram accounts
Hackers reportedly exploited a security flaw in Meta's AI account recovery tool to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts. This vulnerability was allegedly used to take over the Instagram accounts of the U.S. Sp…
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Russia maneuvers satellites near Ukraine intel provider, US watches
Four Russian satellites have maneuvered into close proximity with a commercial radar satellite that provides intelligence to Ukraine, raising concerns among U.S. officials about potential anti-satellite weapon capabilit…