The U.S. Space Force is seeking to expand the number of launches and attract aerospace companies in and around Vandenberg Space Force Base, where SpaceX launches already have riled up residents, state officials and environmentalists.

Vandenberg is set for a busy week with 3 rocket launches, including 2 from SpaceX and a return-to-flight for Firefly Aerospace after a 2025 mishap.

WASHINGTON — Seattle-based software startup Integrate is seeking to expand its footprint across the U.S. defense sector following a contract win with the U.S. Space Force and a $17 million Series A funding round announced Feb. 11.

The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as leaders weigh whether the youngest military branch has met early expectations while preparing for a more contested space domain.

For the U.S. Space Force, using commercially derived technology is no longer a recommendation; in 2026, it is an imperative. The Pentagon is embracing commercial acquisition processes and technology at a greater level, as the six-year-old Space Force has capitalized on a robust market and a growing...

Crews that are building a pair of roundabouts between US 24 and Peterson Space Force's north gate will spend the second

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded a $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space to build and operate a spacecraft designed to support military satellites in geostationary Earth orbit.

Bentivegna also told lawmakers that the service needs to increase its infrastructure and double its size to “effectively fulfill our national