Ornadyne is a YC-backed startup building autonomous robot birds, or ornithopters, for military reconnaissance. Its drones are designed to look, fly, and sound like real birds while carrying cameras fo
Ornadyne is a YC-backed startup building autonomous robot birds, or ornithopters, for military reconnaissance. Its drones are designed to look, fly, and sound like real birds while carrying cameras fo
TSMC is preparing to install equipment in its Fab 21 phase 2 facility in Arizona as early as the third quarter of 2026, according to a Nikkei report citing sources familiar with the plan. If the sched
The U.S. Defense Department has signed new agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI to deploy their AI technologies and models on classified military networks for “law
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The provided content is not the article itself, but mostly a Financial Times subscription/paywall page. The only substantive headline visible is **“Europe is ceding sovereignty to SpaceX.”** However,
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As of early 2026, Russia's offensive in Ukraine has faced significant challenges, yet the nation is adapting its drone technology and tactics in response to the ongoing conflict. Despite suffering cas
Iran has intensified its crackdown on Starlink devices, seizing hundreds amid a severe internet blackout affecting nearly the entire country, which has lasted over 18 days. This blackout was implement
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The "War Above the War" report highlights the convergence of military, commercial, and orbital domains during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury, where U.S. and Israeli forces targeted Iranian f
Countries worldwide are racing to establish their own satellite internet systems, inspired by the strategic advantages of SpaceX's Starlink network, which comprises nearly 10,000 satellites. Starlink
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The recent conflict between the Department of War (DoW) and Anthropic highlights critical questions regarding the future of AI in military and government operations. The DoW has designated Anthropic a
Iran's Handala hacker group is reportedly leveraging Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network to conduct cyberattacks against the West, including the U.S. and its allies, amid a nationwide internet blac
Chinese researchers are developing various strategies, including space-shooting lasers and sabotage, to counter Elon Musk's Starlink satellites, which they view as a significant threat to China's secu
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Dispatcher is an advanced aerial intelligence system that transforms any drone into a real-time decision-making agent, designed for critical environments. It provides comprehensive functionalities, in
During his visit to Colorado space firms True Anomaly and Sierra Space, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the Pentagon's bureaucratic inefficiencies, framing them as obstacles to effective def
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Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will prioritize lunar settlement over Mars colonization, stating that a self-sustaining city on the moon could be established within a decade, compared to the 20-pl
Ukrainian forces have executed a deceptive operation against Russian troops by creating a fake Starlink registration service, which led to the collection of sensitive data about Russian military locat
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, recently announced a shift in focus from Mars colonization to establishing a "self-growing city on the Moon," which he believes can be accomplished within a decade. Musk emph
The article discusses how China's military is observing lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine, particularly the pivotal role of satellite systems in modern warfare. Analysts emphasize the need for Chin
A Russian "inspector" satellite, the Luch/Olymp, has reportedly disintegrated in a high-altitude graveyard orbit, raising concerns about space debris. Launched in 2014, the satellite was designed for
Blue Origin halts New Shepard flights - SpaceNews
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Blue Origin announced on January 30 that it will suspend flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years to focus on lunar exploration efforts. This decision comes after New Shepa
SpaceX unveils 'Stargaze' space tracking system - Breaking Defense
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SpaceX has launched a new online space tracking tool named 'Stargaze,' designed to enhance space situational awareness (SSA) and provide collision warnings for satellites. The system utilizes data fro
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report warning that the Space Development Agency's (SDA) initiative to establish a Tracking Layer constellation of missile warning and tracking
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"Read Anything, Summarize Everything" emphasizes the importance of effective summarization in processing and understanding information. The key points highlight that summarization is a skill that allo
Hanwha Systems, a South Korean conglomerate, is collaborating with Canada’s MDA Space to explore the development of a defense satellite constellation for South Korea. Announced on January 26, this par
A June 18 SpaceX rocket-testing explosion in South Texas raised concerns about minimal regulatory oversight. The blast, which caused no injuries, damaged the Massey test site and sent debris into Mexi
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The race for lunar missions, especially NASA's Artemis program, faces significant challenges and delays. While the Artemis 2 mission is on track, Artemis 3, which aims for a lunar landing, is unlikely
Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of the U.S. Space Force, emphasizes the increasing threats in space posed by adversaries like Russia and China, highlighting the development of weaponized tactics such a
Max Space unveils plans for commercial space station
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Max Space has announced plans to develop Thunderbird Station, a commercial space station that can be launched on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The station will feature an expandable module with a volume o
On January 11, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched its first Twilight rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, deploying NASA’s Pandora spacecraft among 40 payloads. The mission featured a n
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The Space Force has awarded SpaceX contracts for five launches of 44 missile tracking and fire control satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA), valued at $739 million. The launches will occu
SpaceX's proposal to launch an additional 15,000 Starlink satellites has encountered significant opposition from rival companies like Viasat and Globalstar, as well as environmental groups, following
SpaceX is set to launch the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation mission for the Italian Space Agency on January 2, 2026, at 6:09 p.m. PT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission will ut
Russia's integration of Starlink terminals into its drones has significantly complicated Ukraine's electronic warfare efforts. Initially, during the Ukraine War, Russia targeted Ukrainian telecommunic
Russia's integration of Starlink terminals into its drones has significantly complicated Ukraine's electronic warfare efforts. Initially, during the Ukraine War, Russia targeted Ukrainian telecommunic
The Trump administration is contemplating a land exchange involving 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge with SpaceX, as reported by The New York Times. This proposed deal
Proposed Space Station Could Be Deployed in a Single Launch
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Florida startup Max Space is set to launch a prototype of its commercial space station, named Thunderbird, by 2027. The innovative design features an expandable habitat technology that allows the enti
NASA has recently lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, which was last heard from on December 6, 2023. MAVEN, launched in 2013, has significantly outlived it
Russia's Energia rocket company has patented a spacecraft design capable of generating artificial gravity, aiming to enhance long-duration crewed missions. The design features a rotating system to cre
Trump administration weighs South Texas land swap with SpaceX
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The Trump administration is considering a land swap with SpaceX that would transfer 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Cameron County to the aerospace company in exch
Five stories that surprised the space world: 2025 review - Breaking Defense
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The year 2025 brought significant and unexpected developments in the military space sector, as highlighted in a review by Breaking Defense.
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The sky is not falling: Why Trump may not need the space council anyway
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Concerns have arisen over President Trump's potential disbandment of the National Space Council, which coordinates U.S. space activities. However, experts argue that Trump may not need the council, as
Why (and how) the US military wants to resupply troops from space
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The U.S. Air Force and Space Force are exploring "rocket cargo," a concept to launch troops and supplies into orbit for rapid delivery anywhere on Earth within 90 minutes. With costs for space launche
U.S. spatial intelligence firm Vantor showcased its satellite imaging capabilities by producing detailed 3D images of China's Yulin Naval Base with 50cm resolution in just 10 hours from a single satel