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Space Forums Spotlight Commercial-Defense Partnerships
Business
— Oct 31, 2026
U.S. Space Force leaders and acquisition officials urged closer partnerships with commercial firms, highlighting faster launches, expanded contracting and opportunities to bring industry technology into operational capabilities. A University of Arizona forum likewise explored how space expertise can support national security while enabling scientific and commercial ventures.
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Pentagon Watchdog Declines Ukraine Starlink Probe
Elon Musk
— Oct 28, 2026
The Pentagon inspector general declined nine senators' bipartisan request to investigate Ukraine Starlink and Starshield disruptions, directing them to the Air Force and Space Force.
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Priya Raman
Conflicting stories from the administration and SpaceX are exactly why lawmakers wanted an independent check on the service disruptions.
China Calls to Prevent Space Arms Race
World
— Oct 23, 2026
China released a space governance paper on Oct. 23, 2026, calling an arms race the gravest space-security threat, after a U.S. official said the Space Force has on-orbit control weapons.
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Colorado bids to host US Space Academy
Jared Polis
— Oct 23, 2026
Colorado has announced a bid to host the proposed NASA-led U.S. Space Academy in Colorado Springs, citing its aerospace industry, universities and Space Force presence as advantages. The academy’s location, funding and other details remain undecided, and Colorado faces competition from other states, including Alabama.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 2h
Outlets Seek Permanent Court Order on White House Press Access
Donald John Trump
— Oct 28, 2026
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have expanded their lawsuit against President Trump’s administration, seeking restoration to White House and Air Force One press pools. They allege continued exclusions retaliate against unfavorable coverage and violate their constitutional rights; the administration says it can restrict access to sensitive presidential spaces.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Space Force Warns China Now Practicing ‘Dog-Fighting’ With Space Satellites
People's Republic of China
— Mar 19, 2025
China has been practicing dog-fighting maneuvers with its satellites in space, a senior U.S. Space Force official said Tuesday. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein, speaking at the annual McAleese…
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Trump to Create AI Force Modeled on Space Force
Donald John Trump
— Sep 19, 2026
Trump posted Saturday he is forming an AI Force modeled on Space Force and will name an AI czar, saying only High I.Q. individuals need apply and vowing not to stifle growth.
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Maya Lindstrom
Using current laws for bad actors while pushing growth seems smarter than creating fresh regulations.
Former Space Force Officer Says ‘Separate Chain Of Command’ Enforces ‘Divisive Ideology’ In Military Academy
United States Air Force Academy
— Jul 7, 2024
A former United States Space Force officer said Saturday morning that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is enforced by a “separate chain of command” at the Air Force Academy. Former Space Force Lieutenant Colonel…
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Space Force Unveils New Uniform Prototype, Drawing Comparisons To ‘Star Trek’
Reporting
— Sep 21, 2021
The U.S. Space Force has shared prototype uniforms, and social media users quickly compared them to “Star Trek.” In a tweet on Tuesday, the Space Force’s Twitter account shared a picture of the prototype, and said…
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Space Force To Deploy Three New Weapons To Jam Chinese Spy Satellites
The United States Space Force
— Nov 5, 2025
The U.S. Space Force is close to wielding new weapons designed to jam Chinese and Russian satellites in orbit, according to new Space Force data published by Bloomberg this week. The new weapons, dubbed the Meadowlands…
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Space Force or Star Trek? Trump Sparks Reaction on Twitter After Unveiling US Space Force Seal
Reporting
— Jan 25, 2020
President Donald Trump unveiled the new seal for the U.S. Space Force, and several people quickly took to social media to question if it looks similar to another symbol they have seen before. “After consultation with…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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US Acknowledges On-Orbit Space-Control Weapons
United States of America
— Sep 14, 2026
The Space Force has deployed on-orbit space control weapons to defend U.S. forces and preserve space superiority, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirming their existence though no technical details were released. The announcements across conferences indicate ongoing development of both kinetic and non-kinetic space capabilities, including potential orbital strike and space-link interdiction, while the specifics remain classified and the broader strategic implications are debated.
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Space Force Conducts First Rocket Launch Despite Coronavirus
Reporting
— Mar 26, 2020
The Space Force carried out its first launch on Thursday when a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched, carrying an Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite into space. Watch the launch below…
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Democrat Introduces Measure to Abolish Space Force: ‘No Militarization of Space’
Reporting
— Sep 27, 2021
A collection of Democrats, including Rep. Maxine Waters of California, want to ground America’s Space Force. Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman of California said he is introducing a bill to abolish the military branch…
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 2h
Pence Swears in First Chief of Space Operations of Space Force
Reporting
— Jan 14, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence swore in Gen. Jay Raymond as the first Chief of Operations of the United States Space Force. During the ceremony on Tuesday, Pence described Raymond as the “the perfect” choice to lead the…
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Space Force Vice Chief Warns US Adversaries Are Talking About the Use of ‘Nukes’ in Space
The United States Space Force
— Mar 22, 2025
The United States Space Force should pivot its focus to keeping pace with weaponry used in orbit by the nation’s adversaries a top General has warned. According to Space.com , Gen Michael A. Guetlein, Vice Chief of…
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Air Force, Space Force Hit Recruitment Goal Months Ahead Of Schedule
United States Air Force
— Jul 1, 2025
The Air Force and Space Force met their recruitment goals for fiscal year 2025 three months early, the services announced Monday. The two services have gained a total of 30,000 new recruits so far this fiscal year…
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US confirms on-orbit weapons to deter China and Russia
The Conservative Desk
— Sep 17, 2026
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink disclosed undisclosed space-control weapons at National Harbor while withholding every detail, as Space Force plans to double and Moscow warns of gravest consequences.
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Marcus Bell
Keeping the details secret is fine but doubling the Space Force size will cost taxpayers plenty.
Air Force confirms US space-control weapons now operating in orbit
The Conservative Desk
— Sep 16, 2026
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink confirms deployed space-control weapons at a Maryland conference, drawing Beijing and Moscow protests while withholding the details that keep deterrence intact.
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Priya Raman
Deterrence works best when adversaries know we have the edge but can't predict exactly how we'll use it.
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UN Vote to Keep Iran on Key Committee Sparks International Backlash
The United Nations has renewed Iran's membership on a key committee responsible for reviewing the organization's programs and priorities, drawing sharp criticism from the United States, Canada and Australia over Tehran's human rights record. Iran received 144 votes from the General Assembly on Wednesday to remain on the Committee for Programme and Coordination, according to Fox News . Members of t
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Trump-Nominated Space Force General Sends Out the Warning About China and Russia
Reporting
— Nov 22, 2021
The United States is losing the race to remain on top as China and Russia develop hypersonic weapons, according to a top Space Force commander. “We’re not as advanced as the Chinese or the Russians in terms of…
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Psaki Vows That Space Force Has the ‘Full Support’ of the Biden Admin
Reporting
— Feb 3, 2021
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki is clarifying that President Joe Biden ‘s administration supports the Space Force. Amid accusations that Psaki was making fun of the newest branch of the military, Psaki was asked…
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Space Force Head Based In Greenland Fired After Vance Visit
J.D. Vance
— Apr 11, 2025
Vice President JD Vance has fired the commander of the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland after she sent out emails across the base following Vance’s visit. According to Associated Press , Col. Susan Meyers broke with…
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Trump Establishes U.S. Space Academy
Donald John Trump
— Aug 28, 2026
The White House announced a plan to establish the United States Space Academy and form a Presidential Commission to strengthen the nation’s space workforce, signaling a broad effort to train leaders for space exploration, defense, and civilian industries. Current president Donald Trump signed executive orders creating the US Space Academy, underscoring its role for the Space Force, NASA, and the commercial space sector, and awarded the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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Space Force Sergeant Sentenced To 54 Years In Jail After Shooting Suspect Steals His Car
Reporting
— Aug 20, 2025
A former U.S. Space Force sergeant has been sentenced to 54 years in prison after shooting two unarmed teenagers — killing one of them — in what prosecutors called a deadly act of vigilante violence. The shooting took…
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 2h
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