The Space Force Is Launching Its Own Swarm of Tiny Satellites
Defense satellites used to be big, costly, and "juicy" targets for attack. Now the Pentagon is aiming for a more resilient network of nearly 1,000 mini ..
Defense satellites used to be big, costly, and "juicy" targets for attack. Now the Pentagon is aiming for a more resilient network of nearly 1,000 mini ..
To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest one of all. ..
Atomic weapons are highly complex, surprisingly sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good maintenance and simulations ..
The proposal to create a process for preventing military confrontations and misunderstandings in orbit would be the first major step in more than 40 years. ..
Following an antique manuscript, researchers mixed up (and then blew up) some early formulations to learn how explosive-making has evolved. ..