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The Long March 5B rocket expected to launch Chinas Mengtian module on Oct. 31 will likely fall back to Earth uncontrolled a week or so later.

China's Long March 5B rocket launch for its space station has sparked concerns of causing huge space junk.

The announcement on 19 November of increased investment in UK space capabilities, and institution of a Space Command, is encouraging for the UK space industry.

Big programs cost big money, and the Pentagon is looking to low-cost-tech options for the military in order to stay competitive.

That project is proceeding under somewhat less secrecy than the Pentagon’s next-gen air-dominance effort.

Project Mosquito barely got underway before it hit a dead end, with potential overseas designs waiting in the wings.

LUANDA, (CAJ News) – ANGOLA’S expenditure on defense is projected to increase to US$8,5 billion cumulatively amid security threats. This is set to benefit defense supply powerhouses, China and Russia. According GlobalData, between 2022 and 2026, Angola’s defense and security expenditure will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3,2 percent from $0,9 billion in 2021 to $1,9 billion by 2026. Harry Boneham, Associate Aerospace, Defense and Security Analyst at GlobalData, said inc...

Tracking Layer satellite award a step forward for SpaceX By The Pentagon’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected two firms to develop satellites and sensors specifically capable of tracking advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missiles. The two firms selected were SpaceX, which could receive up to $149 million, and L3Harris Technologies, which could receive up to $193 million, if all options are exercised. Harry Boneham, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, comments, “this noti...

President-elect Biden’s victory could boost US firms in F-X partnership battle By GlobalData 13 Nov 2020 (Last Updated November 13th, 2020 15:31) On the 30th October, the Japanese Defense Minister announced that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be the prime contactor to develop the country’s next-generation F-X stealth fighter, intended for delivery in the 2030s. Credit: VP Brothers On the 30 th October, the Japanese Defe...