A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet measure pressures, temperatures and flow field of various hypersonic research vehicles at Mach 6. Hypersonics and improved missile defense are priorities for Griffin.

Rhea Space Activity and Lunar Resources pitched to the Air Force a concept to deploy two spacecraft to manufacture a large mirror in space.

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Sandra Erwin writes about military space programs, policy, technology and the industry that supports this sector. She has covered the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defense industry for nearly two decades as editor of NDIA’s National Defense...