Space

The recent failed Spectrum rocket launch is another example of the poor state of Europe’s space program—but is, at least, a step in the right direction. 

The Space Force needs to take active measures to better defend its existing constellations from the Chinese Space Stalkers that will “dogfight” with American satellites.

The X-15 was a key bridge between conventional atmospheric flight and spaceflight.

With its high speed and maneuverability, the Space Force’s secretive X-37B spacecraft could be a critical component in a future space-based missile defense for the United States.

Since the start of the Ukraine conflict, there have been periodic disruptions of Europe’s Galileo GPS network—attacks that have almost all been traced to Russia.

Many details about the X-37B are classified. Still, it is critical to the U.S. Space Force’s ability to conduct space operations in the increasingly contested space environment. The United States...

The years-long secrecy of the X-37B program has fueled speculation about the program’s true purpose. 

Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the...

The X-38—had it gone operational—would not have been the first reusable spacecraft. But it helped lay the groundwork for future space programs’ emphasis on reusability.

The “NOM4D” project will undoubtedly be a boon for the nascent private space sector, but it could also have real strategic implications for the U.S. military.

The Chinese have spent the last 10-15 years rapidly standing up both a space and a counterspace capability that could seriously undermine the American position in space.

Now, for the first time, private companies are helping to drive space exploration.