US Military is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
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US Military is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
On February 25, 2026, Rocket Lab will launch a hypersonic vehicle called DART AE, powered by a 3D-printed scramjet engine, as part of the Cassowary Vex mission sponsored by the US military. The launch aims to test the capabilities of the DART AE demonstrator and its Spartan scramjet engine.
China’s Shenlong spacecraft, a reusable space plane, has launched on its fourth orbital mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, aiming to test technologies for more convenient and affordable access to space. The mission marks another step in the development of reusable spacecraft, with potential implications for the broader aerospace industry.
HawkEye 360 has acquired Innovative Signal Analysis, a move that deepens its push into military and intelligence markets, supported by a $150 million Series E equity and debt financing round. This acquisition is expected to enhance HawkEye 360's signals intelligence capabilities, particularly in RF geolocation.
The US military is developing a comprehensive missile defense system, called Golden Dome, to safeguard the homeland from various types of missile threats by 2028 at an estimated cost of $175 billion. This system will utilize hundreds or thousands of Space-Based Interceptors deployed on satellites in low-Earth orbit.