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Rocket Lab Secures $266 Million Defense Contract with U.S Space Force for Suborbital Launches
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force. This landmark contract further solidifies Rocket Lab’s position as a leader in launch and critical mission enabler for programs with significant national…
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Delivers Turbomachinery for Lockheed Martin Ramjet System
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in the defense, national security, and global markets, announced that it had developed, tested and delivered turbomachinery supporting the development of Lockheed Martin’s advanced ramjet propulsion system. Kratos had designed a compact, turbomachinery solution that had harnessed ram air energy to support propulsion system operations. This…
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ORBES Advances Space Inspection Robots and Escort Satellites for Orbital Autonomous Operations
ORBES is advancing autonomous in-space operations through a portfolio of robotic inspection systems, escort satellites and zero-gravity testing technologies designed to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of space missions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company focuses on developing robotic platforms capable of performing inspection, maintenance, logistics support and external situational awareness for space…
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Blue Origin and NASA to Test New Glenn Upper Stage at Stennis Space Center
Blue Origin and NASA signed an agreement to use the historic Thad Cochran Test Stand “B-Test Complex” at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi for New Glenn second stage hotfire testing. This facility provides an additional testbed for validating our upper stage performance before flight. The B-Test Complex is part of Blue Origin’s comprehensive infrastructure…
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Hyperspectral Satellites Explained: From Spectral Signatures to Decision Intelligence
Introduction: Earth Observation Is Entering a New Era For decades, the Earth observation industry has focused on three metrics: Higher resolution Faster revisit rates Wider coverage These advances have dramatically improved our ability to see the planet. Modern satellites can identify roads, buildings, vehicles, farmland, forests, and infrastructure with remarkable clarity. Yet a fundamental limitation…
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Pentagon Deal Sets L3Harris to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Output
The THAAD missile defense production agreement represents a major expansion of one of the most important upstream components in the U.S. missile defense supply chain and is expected to become the largest THAAD propulsion award L3Harris has received to date. THAAD is a mobile, land-based missile defense system designed to intercept short-, medium- and intermediate-range…
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MDA Space Prices $600-Million Note Offering to Fund Blue Canyon Acquisition
The debt offering is the second half of a plan built to pay for two distinct deals announced in mid-June and early July. In June, MDA agreed to buy Colorado-based Blue Canyon for US$620 million to expand its manufacturing footprint and secure deeper access to the U.S. defence and government market. On July 8, MDA…
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Amazon Files for 5,105-Satellite Direct-to-Phone Constellation, Targeting 2028 Launch
The filing builds on Amazon’s move earlier this year to acquire Globalstar’s satellite network, along with Globalstar’s existing arrangement to provide direct-to-device satellite services for Apple devices. Amazon says the new constellation will use Globalstar’s spectrum and plans to collaborate with Apple on future satellite services using the expanded network. Amazon says it plans to…
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Via Satellite Rising Stars of 2026
Back for the third year, Via Satellite recognizes a new class of 25 Rising Stars — a group of young professionals shaping the future of the space and satellite industry. These 25 young professionals nominated by their colleagues are making significant contributions to their companies — whether that’s in engineering, policy and regulation, business development,…
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SES Space & Defense Wins Space Station Connectivity Deal With Starlab
SES Space & Defense has announced an interesting new collaboration in the arena of space station connectivity. It will work with Starlab to develop a communication architecture to deliver continuous, resilient, low-latency connectivity services supporting the full lifecycle of Starlab’s commercial space station via its LEO Relay Services (LRS). SES Space & Defense announced the collaboration,…