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K2 Space secures $60M STRATFI contract for key MEO satellite mission
Dec 20, 2024 (SPX)
Set to launch in February 2026, the mission will highlight the flexibility of the Mega Class satellite bus in operating across various orbital environments. Key...
York Space Systems delivers key milestones in satellite programs
Dec 20, 2024 (SPX)
York recently accomplished key objectives in support of government initiatives. The company successfully completed the System Requirements Review (SRR) for 10 s...
Maxar secures $35M in APAC geospatial tasking contracts
Dec 20, 2024 (SPX)
The contracts, part of Maxar's Direct Access Program (DAP), mark significant milestones for the company. They include the first APAC purchase of direct access t...
Space Machines Company unveils Optimus Viper rapid response spacecraft
Dec 20, 2024 (SPX)
The launch of Optimus Viper marks a significant evolution in space operations, combining a distributed production model with hyperscale capabilities to deliver ...
Momentus to deploy defense and commercial payloads on 2026 SpaceX Rideshare mission
Dec 18, 2024 (SPX)
The company plans to launch its Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV), a flight-proven platform, to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO). The mission will include payloads fr...
Space component commands highlight warfighting efforts at Spacepower Conference
Dec 18, 2024 (SPX)
As adversaries like China and Russia continue to strengthen their space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has emerged as an indispensable component of defense ...
First Japanese satellite with US payload prepared for launch
Dec 16, 2024 (SPX)
On November 18, 2024, Space Systems Command executive director Joy White and USSF Col. Bryon McClain, program executive officer for Space Domain Awareness and C...
USSPACECOM emphasizes unified strategies for space operations advantage
Dec 16, 2024 (SPX)
"That broader playbook in joint doctrine is defined as something called the joint functions," Whiting said. "The joint functions describe those skills and capab...
CSO outlines 'Space Force truths' during second-annual SFA Spacepower Conference
Dec 16, 2024 (SPX)
Speaking at the second annual Spacepower Conference, Dec. 10 in Orlando, Saltzman emphasized the Space Force has come a long way since its inception, with nearl...
Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL Spirral Launch On SPX-31
Dec 16, 2024 (SPX)
VEMs are surface finishes that act like color-changing paints, however, the changes in coloration are only in the infrared light spectrum and are not visible to...
Maxar and Satellogic partner to provide advanced EO for national security
Dec 13, 2024 (SPX)
Under this tasking, data licensing, and distribution agreement, Maxar gains exclusive rights to direct task Satellogic's high-revisit satellite constellation. T...
Redwire secures $45M AFRL contract to advance space technologies for defense applications
Dec 11, 2024 (SPX)
The initiative supports AFRL's goal of equipping the U.S. military with a range of effective, resilient, and affordable space mission solutions. Redwire's respo...
Muon Space secures contract to enhance space-based environmental monitoring
Dec 06, 2024 (SPX)
The innovative EO/IR system will provide detailed cloud characterization and theater weather imagery, fulfilling the top two SBEM priorities identified by the J...
Umbra chosen for NRO Strategic Enhancements Stage III to boost SAR capabilities
Dec 05, 2024 (SPX)
Stage III builds upon the success of earlier phases by expanding SAR data delivery capabilities to address critical areas such as disaster relief, environmental...
Maxar partners with TD SYNNEX to expand geospatial access
Dec 05, 2024 (SPX)
Leveraging its advanced Earth observation satellite constellation, Maxar delivers highly detailed satellite imagery and AI-driven geospatial tools for real-time...
Ovzon and SSC strengthen partnership to advance sovereign space capabilities
Dec 04, 2024 (SPX)
Sovereign space capabilities are critical for ensuring a nation's ability to manage and operate space systems independently, supporting national security, econo...
U.S. Space Force opens unit in Japan
Dec 04, 2024 (UPI)
The staff of 10 will be based out of the Yokota Air Base in Tokyo and work under the U.S. Forces Japan, officials said. The Space Force unit is part of an overa...
Maxar secures $290M 5-year contract with NGA for Luno A
Dec 03, 2024 (SPX)
Through the Luno A contract, Maxar will deploy its sophisticated computer vision models to provide precise object detections and actionable analytics. These ser...
Anduril secures contract to upgrade space surveillance network
Nov 25, 2024 (SPX)
The U.S. Space Command has set an aggressive timeline, requiring full deployment of the new capabilities by the end of 2026. Anduril plans to meet these demands...
Lockheed Martin to launch LM 400 partner to revolutionize maritime communications
Nov 22, 2024 (SPX)
According to Jeff Schrader, vice president of strategy and business development at Lockheed Martin Space, "The LM 400 is Lockheed Martin's most capable space ve...
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