Artemis III will carry out a series of challenging tests in low Earth orbit in 2027, designed to demonstrate critical systems needed for future lunar landings.

U.S. Space Forces Japan is getting its own headquarters and another 60 guardians over the next year, according to its new commander.

Space Forces Korea welcomed a new commander as senior military leaders pointed to North Korea’s growing missile threats as evidence of the importance of space operations on the Korean Peninsula.

Vice President JD Vance addressed the graduating class during the commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The May 14 memo covers a range of topics, including requests to grow beards, to wear religious head coverings or to seek exemptions from immunizations.

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess would succeed Gen. Chance Saltzman, who has led the Space Force since November 2022 and is expected to retire this year.

Nearly 250 Air Force reservists have been selected to transfer to the Space Force this summer, becoming the service’s first part-time guardians.

The war with Iran so far has not deterred young people from joining the Air and Space forces, according to the general in charge of recruiting for those branches.

Boosting the size of the force is a key objective. The budget plan aims to add 2,800 Guardians to the service, for a total active-duty end strength of 13,200.

Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., and Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mon., were selected due to their utility infrastructure, land availability and critical mission requirements, according to a service news release.