RAF Chief: Space Access 'Fundamental To National Security'
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston spoke about the future of the Royal Air Force during an event at RAF Waddington.
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Space RAF Corporal 'Living His Dream' In US Space Command
Corporal Mitchell Astbury's assignment comes as a result of a new partnership between the Royal Air Force and US Space Command.
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Space RAF Corporal Qualifies With US Space Command
Corporal Mitchell Astbury said his ambition for a career in space operations started when he was just 8 years old.
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Space UK Calls For UN Resolution On Responsible Behaviour In Space
The Foreign Office said military and security threats in space can lead to "large-scale disruption" around the world.
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Space Pentagon's New UFO Task Force Shows Issue Being Taken 'Seriously', Expert Says
The expert said "many questions" still remain over the task force.
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Space Armed Forces Chief Warns Of Military Threat From Space
General Sir Nick Carter said future warfare will be "about space, cyber, maritime, land and air".
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USA US Space Force Defines 'Spacepower' In First Official Doctrine
The USSF believes space will become a new war-fighting domain and wants to have the "high ground" over its adversaries.
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Russia UK To Take Steps To Protect Against Russia And China Space Threats, Ben Wallace Says
The Defence Secretary was writing about the dangers of unconventional warfare, in the Sunday Telegraph.
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Space Russia Denies Accusations Of Weapon Test In Space
Earlier this week the UK accused Russia of launching a “projectile with the characteristics of a weapon” during a satellite test.
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Space UK Accuses Russia Of Launching Satellite Test With 'Characteristics Of A Weapon'
The head of the UK’s space directorate called on Russia to "avoid any further such testing".
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Technology £500m Military Communications Satellite Contract Confirmed
SKYNET 6A is a satellite designed to provide British military personnel with communications during deployments.
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UK RAF Fylingdales Tracks Historic SpaceX Launch
The station collected information to be shared with the Space Operations Centre at Headquarters Air Command.
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Space SpaceX: US Air Force Colonel And Retired Marine Reach International Space Station
The launch is the first time a commercially-produced spacecraft has sent a crew into orbit.
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Space What Is The United States Space Force?
The Space Force was first announced by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 as the sixth branch of America's armed forces.
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USA Are 'Giant Leaps Making A Comeback'? US Space Force Launches New Advert
The Space Force was formally established in December 2019.
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Space US Space Force Launches Plane Into Orbit On Secret Mission
The plane was taken into orbit on the Atlas V rocket which was launched in Florida.