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L3Harris Technologies Delivers SLS Core Stage Engines for Artemis III Mission
L3Harris Technologies has delivered the four RS-25 engines to power the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket as part of the agency’s next Artemis mission set for launch in 2027. “This is a major milestone in our effort to return astronauts to the lunar surface,” said Kristin Houston, President, Space Propulsion & Power…
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NASA Awards Intuitive Machines $148.3 Million Lunar Lander Contract
Intuitive Machines, Inc., a space technology, infrastructure, and services company, has announced it has received a firm-fixed-price contract from NASA valued at up to $148.3 million to deliver a production-line-qualified Nova-C lander to the Moon no later than 2028. The award supports NASA’s lunar surface delivery schedule and supports Moon Base operational sites in support…
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Frequency Electronics Reports Increased Demand From Proliferated Satellite Programs
Frequency Electronics reports $18 million in recent contract wins, including an $11 million award from an undisclosed major aerospace prime contractor to support a proliferated satellite program. President and CEO Tom McClelland commented this was the company’s first contract with this prime contractor and is the second “significant” contract to support proliferated satellite programs this…
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Iceye and KT SAT Partner on Flood Intelligence in South Korea
Iceye and KT SAT have a new strategic partnership to offer flood monitoring solutions in South Korea to government and commercial organizations. This marks the first deployment of Iceye Solutions in South Korea. Under the agreement announced Thursday, KT SAT will use Iceye Solutions products and offer a suite of GIS-ready data solutions for the…
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AMOS Selected to Build PROVIDENCE Space Surveillance Telescope for France
Belgian optical systems company AMOS has been selected by the French aerospace research agency ONERA to design and manufacture PROVIDENCE, a ground-based telescope intended to support space surveillance operations for the French Air and Space Force. Astronomy The 2.5-meter telescope is scheduled to enter service in early 2029 and will be installed at the Haute-Provence…
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Commerce Dept Launches Space Commerce Certification Push
Does the U.S. Finally Have a Path to Authorize Novel Space Activities? The Department of Commerce is moving forward without Congress. On July 23, 2026, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Office of Space Commerce (OSC) Director Taylor Jordan announced that OSC will publish a "call for interest" in the Federal Register within coming weeks,…
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Lite Coms Wins $22 Million Government Satellite Communications Contract
Lite Coms has been awarded a $22 million contract by an undisclosed government and defense customer to provide satellite communications capabilities supporting operational readiness. SpaceTechnology The company announced the award on July 22 but did not identify the customer or disclose additional details about the program. Satellite Communications Support According to Lite Coms, the contract…
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FCC Approves New Part 100 Rules to Streamline Space Licensing
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a broad overhaul of its satellite and earth station licensing framework, replacing its long-standing Part 25 rules with a new Part 100 regulatory structure. The agency said the updated framework is intended to create what it describes as a “licensing assembly line” aimed at improving the efficiency…
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Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotics Vehicle to Enhance In-Space Servicing
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle and three Mission Extension Pods launched successfully, enhancing the resilience, mobility and sustainability of US assets in space. Northrop Grumman’s significant investment and partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) resulted in an innovative, autonomous, multi-function space robotics platform. The MRV will expand customer options for satellite servicing…
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Next Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers
In the early years of the United States, when the nascent US Navy was still getting its sea legs, several presidents used privateers to capture or destroy enemy warships when armed naval vessels were unable to do so. President John Adams was one of the most vigorous proponents of commissioning private vessels for national ends.…