An F-16 fighter assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah, crashed during a training mission, announced wing officials. The mishap took place on May 4 at the Utah Test and Training Range. The pilot successfully ejected, said the officials. He did not appear to be injured, but was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, reported Ogden’s Standard-Examiner, citing wing officials. The Air Force will investigate the cause of the mishap and release more information as it becomes available, according to the officials.
Space Systems Command has awarded a massive $2.29 billion contract to SpaceX for the “backbone” of its new Space Data Network, a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit that will provide connectivity for the entire joint force.