To withstand such extreme heat, the spacecraft’s heat shield must protect onboard systems, equipment, and, in some cases, astronauts. At the same time, the shield must remain lightweight to maximize ...

New Delhi: In another effort to strengthen India's Defence Forces, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to launch 52 dedicated satellites for intelligence gathering, surveillance, ...

Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, speaks April 9 at the ... aims to create a comprehensive shield protecting the United States against an array of missile threats, including ballistic ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Space Command has not said how much it anticipates a space-based defense will cost, but Wroten said the options sent to Hegseth incorporated estimated costs. This week, Trump said his 2026 defense ...

(AP) — U.S. Space Command said Wednesday that it has finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — U.S. Space Command said Wednesday that it has finalized options for President Donald Trump's “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its ...