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Anduril wins $99.7M Contract to Modernize SPACECOM 
Business • Military • Technology

Anduril wins $99.7M Contract to Modernize SPACECOM 

Lattice uses machine learning and AI models to help operators track objects in space, giving SPACECOM a more resilient space surveillance tool.

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024
First Dutch Military EO Sat to Launch in 2027
International • Military

First Dutch Military EO Sat to Launch in 2027

The spacecraft will host a laser communications terminal and a set of optical sensors to provide Dutch defense forces with a sovereign space-borne intelligence-gathering capability.

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024
Voyager Is Trying to Right-Size National Security Space
Business • Military

Voyager Is Trying to Right-Size National Security Space

There are three major areas where Voyager is investing in national security space: Solid rockets, intelligence, and satellite payloads.

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024
Five Companies Join DoD Info Sharing Network
Military

Five Companies Join DoD Info Sharing Network

In addition to the five companies, the cell is in the process of adding two additional companies, which is expected to bring the total membership to 17 by early 2025.

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024
New Spacecraft to Boost UK’s Military ISR Capabilities
International • Military

New Spacecraft to Boost UK’s Military ISR Capabilities

The UK has ordered its second military reconnaissance satellite, awarding a £40M ($51.8M) contract to small sat manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL).

November 4, 2024November 5, 2024
Is Relativity On The Rocks?
Launch • Military • Rockets

Is Relativity On The Rocks?

The rocketmaker has has raised more than $2B since 2015.

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024
The DoD Is Ramping Up Its Commercial Satellite Spend
Broadband • LEO • Military

The DoD Is Ramping Up Its Commercial Satellite Spend

Military users already spent $660M through the contract since 2023.

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024
National Security Space Association’s Plan For the Next President
Civil • Military

National Security Space Association’s Plan For the Next President

“The United States lacks a comprehensive long-term strategy to protect our interests against Chinese aggression in, from, and to space.”

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024
Ursa Major Wins New US Industrial Base Funding
Business • Military • Rockets

Ursa Major Wins New US Industrial Base Funding

The end goal is to produce 50 to 100 liquid-fueled rocket engines a year.

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024
Space Force Short on Money, People, Top Officer Says
Military

Space Force Short on Money, People, Top Officer Says

The Space Force is not keeping pace with adversaries’ advancing capabilities—or meeting demand from the rest of the military for space services, according to a top officer.

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
True Anomaly Catches Firefly For Space Force RPO Launch
ISAM • Launch • Military

True Anomaly Catches Firefly For Space Force RPO Launch

True Anomaly is building a spacecraft for VICTUS HAZE.

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024
Space Force Turns to TAP Labs To Bridge Tech Gaps
Military • Startups

Space Force Turns to TAP Labs To Bridge Tech Gaps

“TAP Lab has done an amazing job of bridging the Valley of Death in R&D.”

October 8, 2024October 9, 2024

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