Russian officials have been given access to inspect five Ground-based Midcourse Defense interceptors at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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Category: Space
Converted Russian ICBM boost South Korean SAR satellite into space
A converted Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) has delivered a synthetic aperture radar-equipped South Korean observing satellite into orbit on Aug. 22.
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India may have tested upgraded Prithvi missile with help from Israel
What seems like a routine launch of a Prithvi-II missile on Aug. 12 may have in fact been a test of new guidance electronics.
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USAF shutting down Space Fence Oct. 1
As a result of sequestration, the U.S. Air Force has decided to shut down the Space Surveillance System on Oct. 1.
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Israel may have tested enhanced version of Jericho III
Aviation Week is reporting that Israel may have tested an improved version of the nuclear-capable Jericho III last month.
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