The system, called Autosat, can task, calibrate its signals and send and receive information on its own without the need for a human operator.

Here are seven nations that dominate the satellite game, powering global communication, defence, and research from space.

SpaceX launched another batch of U.S. spy satellites from California's central coast tonight (Jan. 9). A Falcon 9 rocket ...

On December 18, a significant event occurred in space. A US military weather satellite, DMSP-5D2 F14, broke apart in orbit. This satellite, weighing around 730 kg, shattered into over 50 pieces.

This is by no means the best performance possible (some classified US satellites are reported to see features as small as 10cm across), but it fits with the British military's generalised needs.

Military space capabilities are critical for U.S. troops in the Middle East, and that includes satellites that can detect missile launches with infrared sensors. Space Force’s Gen. B.

SpaceX's substantial ties to US national security are deeper than previously known, according to a new Reuters report. The astronautics company inked a $1.8 billion deal in 2021 with an American ...

The network of jammers that aim to disrupt communications could prompt an escalating game of ‘cat-and-mouse’, analysts warn.

"They've now had a military organisation that the United States has designated a terrorist [organization] attempt to launch a satellite." Mr Pompeo also said President Trump's order to fire on ...