Construction crews working at Ramstein AB, Germany, have almost completed a $20 million, three-phase revamping of its runway system begun last summer. The north runway has been extended by about 2,000 feet on the west side and been completely resurfaced—after 50 years of operation, it was due for a facelift. Officials expect to complete the work this summer.
The Air Force Research Laboratory plans to launch its latest technology challenge next month—a project meant to speed up development of systems that can operate beyond geosynchronous orbit. SpaceWERX is leading the effort, dubbed Cislunar Prime. The space innovation hub is looking for commercial capabilities that could put the Space Force…