SDA Operationalizes Laser Mesh Network as Foundation for Proliferated LEO Warfare
By establishing rigorous interoperability standards for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT), the Space Development Agency (SDA) is effectively treating laser links as critical infrastructure ...
Eutelsat prepares for its next expansion
Chris Forrester — The news that Eutelsat has ordered 340 new OneWeb satellites, additional to its existing contract for 100 extra craft, secures the company’s future and can only benefit revenues once the fleet is in operation. The 340 will ...
U.S. Officials Monitor Expansion of China’s Global Satellite Ground Infrastructure
For over a decade, China has integrated space cooperation into its broader Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), establishing ground stations in South America, Africa, and the Arctic ...
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US Space Force Awards Starfish Space $52.5 Million for Proliferated LEO Deorbit Services
In a landmark move for orbital sustainability, the U.S. Space Force has awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to provide end-of-life disposal services for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). On Wednesday, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command ...
FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3
Congressional appropriators released the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act on Monday, cementing an $838.7 billion topline that prioritizes the administration’s "Golden Dome" missile defense architecture and reverses proposed cuts to the Space Development ...
Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops
Auria, a provider of orbital warfare and C3 software backed by Enlightenment Capital, announced Tuesday the acquisition of RKF Engineering Solutions (RKF) and Kythera Space Solutions (Kythera). The dual acquisition consolidates spectrum engineering and autonomous satellite command capabilities under Auria’s ...
Comtech Nets $5M Follow-On Order for Lunar Exploration Components
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced Tuesday it has received a follow-on contract valued in excess of $5 million to support a major U.S. civil space exploration program. The award, issued by an undisclosed aerospace and defense prime contractor, tasks ...
SpaceX IPO Speculation Peaks as Analysts Weigh 2026 Valuation and Strategic Consolidation
the maturation of Starlink’s cash flow and the rapid expansion of the Starshield defense vertical have fueled consensus that 2026 represents a an IPO opportunity ...
Blue Origin Completes Critical Acoustic Qualification for Blue Moon MK1 Using Direct Field Technology
The test utilized a portable, high-intensity loudspeaker array to simulate the ascent environment, replacing traditional shaker-table methods for the massive lunar vehicle ...
Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment
Central to the ISpA’s mandate is a shift in government role from a developer to a primary customer, creating a guaranteed market for domestic innovations ...
Keysight Collaborates with Airbus UpNext on 5G NTN SpaceRAN Demonstrator
The project focuses on validating seamless integration between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks ...
Polish Space Sector Achieves First Profitable Year Amid Record ESA Investment
This milestone, driven by a surge in national defense procurement and a tenfold increase in contributions to the European Space Agency ...
Isar Aerospace Schedules Second Spectrum Test Flight from Andøya Spaceport
The Spectrum rocket is a two-stage liquid-fueled vehicle designed specifically for the small and medium-sized satellite market ...
Leonardo Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Enterprise Electronics Corporation
The combined entity will possess a global installed base exceeding 1,500 systems in more than 120 countries, enhancing its ability to provide high-performance precision measuring devices for precipitation and wind analysis ...
Google Addresses Orbital Debris Risks for Project Suncatcher AI Constellation
Google’s proposed architecture targets a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), but the density of debris in this region raises concerns regarding Kessler Syndrome, a runaway chain reaction of collisions ...
ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence
The new agreement ensures that the Ministry will receive an increased volume of high-resolution satellite imagery from ICEYE’s SAR constellation to bolster tactical situational awareness and national security ...
Kyivstar Hits 3.0 Million User Milestone for Starlink Direct to Cell Services
DUBAI and KYIV — On Thursday, January 15, 2026, VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary, Kyivstar, has reached 3.0 million registered users for its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite connectivity service. This milestone represents more than 10% ...
The Artemis Campaign: A Brief Cislunar History
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As of January 18, 2026, the Artemis program stands as the most complex multi-national space exploration initiative in human history. Formally established in 2017 via Space Policy Directive 1, Artemis was designed not merely to replicate the ...
KAI, Hanwha Systems Vie for ROK Military’s 40-Satellite SAR Constellation Contract
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Hanwha Systems are competing for a 1.2 trillion won ($850 million) military contract to construct a 40-satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation, with the South Korean government piloting a rare "develop-first, select-later" procurement strategy to ...
CesiumAstro Secures $200M to Expand Texas-Based Manufacturing Infrastructure
The company is currently a critical sub-prime supplier for the Space Development Agency (SDA), having been selected by Rocket Lab to provide the communication payloads for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer (T2TL) satellites ...
Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace Complete Successful Hypersonic RDR Engine Demonstration
Traditional ramjets require a missile to reach approximately Mach 3 before ignition—But this new RDR architecture is engineered to ignite at lower speeds ...
SatNews Publishers to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.
Dr. King’s legacy remains a foundational element of American civic life, frequently cited by leaders across the aerospace and defense sectors as a driver for workforce diversity ...
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Regulatory Backlog in U.S. Satellite Sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act. The bipartisan legislation seeks to modernize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing ...
