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X-37B begins novel space maneuver

The U.S. military's X-37B space plane is about to begin a series of novel maneuvers, according to a rare official update on the spacecraft

98th Space Range Squadron takes warfighter readiness to next level

For decades, Air Force test and training ranges, like the Nevada Test and Training Range and the Utah Test and Training Range, have provided aircrews with flexible, realistic, multidimensional battle spaces to conduct testing and advanced training.

Space Test Course integrates satellite operations into curriculum for first time

In a historic first, students from the Space Test Course at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School successfully operated a satellite in space from Edwards Air Force Base, May 20.

Department of the Air Force launches NIPRGPT

The United States Department of the Air Force, in partnership with Air Force Research Laboratory, has launched NIPRGPT

Atlas V Starliner CFT launches astronauts for first time from USSF installation

For the first time since 1968, astronauts were launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the first time ever from a Space Force installation, June 5.

CSO hosts patch presentation ceremony

Ninety-two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets were presented their U.S. Space Force patches during a ceremony held at Clune Arena May 29.

Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent

Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III

DAF announces updates to DAFI 36-2606, gives Airmen, Guardians flexibility in career

The Department of the Air Force announced updates to Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment and Extension of Enlistment, May 23.

Space Force official outlines roadmap for commercial partnerships

The Space Force aims to build upon its foundation of strong partnerships with the commercial sector to maintain the United States' competitive advantage in the frontier warfare domain, a senior service official said April 23

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