Russia is reviving one of the Soviet-era space concepts – nuclear-powered space transportation – by building a space tug for a trip to the Moon, Venus and Jupiter.
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MDA to attempt intercept of ICBM target using SM-3 Block IIA this year
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is on course to conduct the first ever intercept of a intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) target using a SM-3 Block IIA interceptor this year.
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Former Sprint ABM site for sale
A former Sprint anti-ballistic missile (ABM) site in Fairdale, North Dakota, is now available for sale.
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USAF decides to invest in hypersonic startup Hermeus
Hypersonic startup Hermeus has secured funding from the U.S. Air Force and the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate to develop its Mach 5 aircraft.
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MDA confirms talk with Japan on HBTSS
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has confirmed to Yomiuri Shimbun by email that there are talks with Japan on how Tokyo can join the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program.
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