Tag: Defense
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Space Systems Command Awards $1.2B Contract to BAE for Epoch 2 Missile Tracking Satellites
Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded a $1.2 billion contract for 10 Epoch 2 space vehicles for the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (MWT) architecture in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) to BAE Systems’ Space and Mission Systems on May 29, 2025, through a firm fixed price Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. SSC’s…
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Reflect Orbital Selected to Advance Satellite-Based Sunlight Redirection Technology
Reflect Orbital announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Phase II SBIR contract in the amount of $1.25 million focused on its sunlight-on-demand satellite reflector technology to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small…
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TelePIX Empowers Space Industry with AI-Driven Satellite Solutions
TelePIX was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in satellite technology and AI-driven solutions for space applications. TelePIX aims to provide comprehensive satellite AI solutions, focusing on climate and environmental monitoring, national defense, security, and industrial applications. Its mission centers on advancing satellite technology through AI integration to enable…
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Maxar and Saab Develop Multi-Domain Battlespace Solutions and Boost Europe’s Space Capabilities
Maxar Intelligence, the leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights, announced a strategic partnership with Saab to jointly develop next-generation multi-domain battlespace solutions, with a specific focus on advanced space-based C5ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) for the digital battlefield and GPS resilience for autonomous drone systems. These solutions will…
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Axiom Space Awarded $5.5 Million to Fuel Bold Orbital Data Center Initiative
The Texas Space Commission (TSC) has awarded Axiom Space up to $5.5 million through its Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) to support the development and operationalization of initial Axiom Space Orbital Data Center (ODC) capabilities a critical step toward a scalable and resilient orbital computing architecture that supports a variety of national security,…
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Dawn Aerospace Announces Aurora Spaceplane for Commercial Sale
Dawn Aerospace announced that its Aurora spaceplane is now available for purchase, with first deliveries expected in 2027. This marks a historic milestone: the first time a space-capable vehicle designed to fly beyond the Kármán line (100 km-328,000 ft) has been offered for direct sale to customers. Aurora is set to become the fastest and…
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L3Harris Breaks Ground on Advanced Rocket Motor Facilities in Virginia
L3Harris Technologies has broken ground on the construction of five new solid rocket motor facilities in Virginia that will boost production to support key national defense programs. The new facilities will incorporate modular factory design, robotic flex cells, automated progressive casting, and improved handling and assembly throughout the production line. “L3Harris’ growth in Virginia is…
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York Space Secures US Space Force Contract for Rapid Satellite Deployment
York Space Systems (York), the Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced its selection by the U.S. Space Force for a $237 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure small satellites supporting national security missions. The contract award is designed to enable faster and more flexible…
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Ovzon Secures $5.7 million Renewal Order from European Customer
Ovzon has received a 12-month order for renewal of services from an existing European customer. The order is for Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service including an exclusive high-performing satellite network and Ovzon’s dedicated customer support. The order value amounts to 5.7 MUSD (approximately 55 MSEK) and the renewed agreement ensures uninterrupted continuation of service. Also Read: What are…