US Space Force Plans to Double in Size, Expand Mission to Moon

The U.S. Space Force is planning to potentially double its personnel and expand its operational focus to include the region between Earth and the moon by 2040.

Marcus Thompson

•2/4/2026

US Space Force Plans to Double in Size, Expand Mission to Moon

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NASA Launches $400,000 Challenge for Smarter Satellites

NASA has announced the "Space to Soil Challenge," a competition with a $400,000 prize pool for new small satellite designs that use AI for Earth observation.

Devin Sharma-Gupta-Patel

Feb 4

Space Health

Experts Urge Action on Human Reproduction in Space

A new report from international experts urges immediate action to address the scientific and ethical challenges of human reproduction in space as commercial spaceflight expands.

Dr. Lena Kovacs

Feb 4

Space Tech

AWS CEO Questions Feasibility of Space-Based Data Centers

Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman has cast doubt on the near-term viability of placing AI data centers in space, citing the immense weight and cost of launching server hardware as major obstacles.

Maya Singh

Feb 4

Space Science

Active Sunspot Unleashes Another Powerful X-Class Flare

An intensely active sunspot, AR 4366, has released another powerful X1.5 solar flare, its fifth major eruption in under a week. Forecasters are monitoring a potential Earth impact from a previous even

Julian Vance

Feb 3

Space Defense

Israel Expands Space Program for National Security Edge

Israel is accelerating its space program, developing new satellite technologies as a critical component of its national security strategy in response to regional threats.

Marcus Thompson

Feb 3

Orbital Debris

ESA Moves Satellites for Rare Atmospheric Reentry Study

The European Space Agency has maneuvered two satellites for a coordinated reentry in 2026 to study how they break apart, aiming to improve future spacecraft safety.

Leo Gallagher

Feb 3

Space Culture

Florida's Space Coast Blends Past Missions with Future Ambitions

Florida's Space Coast offers a unique blend of history and innovation, where visitors can explore the legacy of the Apollo missions while witnessing the preparations for humanity's return to the moon.

Devin Sharma-Gupta-Patel

Feb 3

Space Tech

Transcelestial and Gilmour Space to Test Laser Links in Orbit

Singapore's Transcelestial and Australia's Gilmour Space are partnering to test high-speed laser communications on a satellite launching later this year.

Evelyn Reed

Feb 2

Space Science

February's Snow Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide

Skywatchers and photographers around the world captured stunning images of February's full Snow Moon as it illuminated the night sky from Italy to North America.

Maya Singh

Feb 2

Space Defense

Canada's MDA Space Launches Global Talent Hunt Amid Defense Boom

Canadian aerospace firm MDA Space Ltd. is launching a global hiring campaign and building a new facility in Montreal to increase satellite production tenfold, driven by surging demand from the defense

Marcus Thompson

Feb 2

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Astronauts Reveal Their Favorite Space Movies of All Time

Ever wonder what space movies real astronauts watch? Eleven space travelers reveal their top picks, from the hyper-realistic 'Apollo 13' to the scientifically plausible 'The Martian'.

Maya Singh

Feb 2

Space Science

Astronomers Find Potential 'Second Earth' 146 Light-Years Away

Astronomers have identified a potential planet 146 light-years away that is remarkably similar to Earth in size and orbit, though its frigid surface poses questions about habitability.

Leo Gallagher

Feb 1

Space Tech

NASA Launches $400,000 Challenge for Smarter Satellites

NASA has announced the "Space to Soil Challenge," a competition with a $400,000 prize pool for new small satellite designs that use AI for Earth observation.

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2/4/2026

US Space Force Plans to Double in Size, Expand Mission to Moon

Latest Articles

NASA Launches $400,000 Challenge for Smarter Satellites

Experts Urge Action on Human Reproduction in Space

AWS CEO Questions Feasibility of Space-Based Data Centers

Active Sunspot Unleashes Another Powerful X-Class Flare

Israel Expands Space Program for National Security Edge

ESA Moves Satellites for Rare Atmospheric Reentry Study

Florida's Space Coast Blends Past Missions with Future Ambitions

Transcelestial and Gilmour Space to Test Laser Links in Orbit

February's Snow Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide

Canada's MDA Space Launches Global Talent Hunt Amid Defense Boom

Astronauts Reveal Their Favorite Space Movies of All Time

Astronomers Find Potential 'Second Earth' 146 Light-Years Away

Space Tech

NASA Launches $400,000 Challenge for Smarter Satellites

AWS CEO Questions Feasibility of Space-Based Data Centers

Transcelestial and Gilmour Space to Test Laser Links in Orbit

SpaceX Seeks Approval for 1 Million AI Satellites

SpaceX Unveils 'Stargaze' to Prevent Space Collisions

Space Science

Active Sunspot Unleashes Another Powerful X-Class Flare

February's Snow Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide

Astronomers Find Potential 'Second Earth' 146 Light-Years Away

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