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This milestone, driven by a surge in national defense procurement and a tenfold increase in contributions to the European Space Agency ...

The Spectrum rocket is a two-stage liquid-fueled vehicle designed specifically for the small and medium-sized satellite market ...

By establishing rigorous interoperability standards for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT), the Space Development Agency (SDA) is effectively treating laser links as critical infrastructure ...

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’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 ...

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 ...

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% ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Traditional ramjets require a missile to reach approximately Mach 3 before ignition—But this new RDR architecture is engineered to ignite at lower speeds ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has executed a third massive tranche of contract awards under its Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, adding 340 contractors to the vehicle today, Jan. 15, 2026 ...

The battle for Direct-to-Device supremacy will now be decided here, on the ground, where competitors will look for any evidence that SpaceX's adaptive beams are degrading local service. SatNews Editorial Analysis Executive Summary The Event: The FCC's December 16, 2025, ...

The future of discovery is now inextricably linked to the success of private infrastructure ...

This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s mission to provide a commercial, GPS-independent positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capability for satellite operators ...

This instrument observes the natural infrared radiation of oxygen in the upper atmosphere to obtain high-resolution temperature profiles ...

Hydrosat currently serves a range of high-stakes clients, including the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ...

Slingshot Aerospace will advance the OTTI program by merging existing training capabilities with AI-native technology ...