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U.S. military urged to embrace smallsat revolution
Mitchell Institute report: Now is the time for the United States to fully leverage the unique attributes of small satellites
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Akima lands $480 million Space Force contract to modernize Satellite Control Network
The Satellite Control Network supports the launch, tracking, control, and maintenance of U.S. government satellites
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Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital seeks input on new loan program for critical technologies
The office is particularly interested in responses from companies and lenders working in 31 component areas identified in the 2024 NDAA
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New report examines Space Force agency’s ambitious satellite network program
The Aerospace Corporation in a report highlights the promise and potential pitfalls of the Space Development Agency’s innovative satellite acquisition approach
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Rocket engine startup Ursa Major adds 3D printing lab in Ohio
Ursa Major’s expansion in Ohio builds upon its existing Advanced Manufacturing Lab, established in 2021
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SES providing “managed satcom” services to U.S. Army
The company received a $3.6 million contract for a pilot program
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Orbital Insight wins NGA contract for maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific region
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency awarded the company, recently acquired by Privateer, an agreement worth up to $2 million
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Raytheon partners with Italy’s Avio to boost solid rocket motor production
The agreement comes as demand for solid rocket motors has surged due to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine
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Pentagon’s Arctic strategy emphasizes space and satellite capabilities
DoD’s 2024 Arctic strategy recommends investments in space-based capabilities to enhance communications, intelligence gathering and monitoring activities.
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China launches new Gaofen-11 high resolution spy satellite
China added a fifth Gaofen-11 high resolution satellite to its CHEOS constellation with a launch late Thursday.
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U.S. Space Command chief expresses confidence in Falcon 9’s prompt return to flight
Gen. Stephen Whiting visits Starlink factory, praises company’s transparency
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U.S. Space Force chief emphasizes international partnerships
Saltzman: Integration with allies “is not just a good idea. It’s part of U.S. policy.”
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LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche
LeoLabs will provide space tracking and monitoring, and collision-avoidance services to the U.K. Space Command’s Project Tyche.
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GPS startup bets on advanced signal to counter jamming threats
oneNav’s Steve Poizner: GPS vulnerabilities could be addressed by accelerating the deployment of its more advanced L5 signal
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KBR to acquire defense and space contractor LinQuest for $737 million
The acquisition would increase KBR’s access to military customers such as the U.S. Space Force
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U.S. nuclear command satellites need hardening against attacks, report warns
DoD’s planned shift to smaller, distributed satellite constellations in low Earth orbit creates new vulnerabilities that must be addressed, says a new report from the Atlantic Council
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