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Space42 and Viasat: Contract close for 2800 satellites

Space42 and Viasat: Contract close for 2800 satellites

Chris Forrester — The Middle East is in terrible turmoil. However, despite bombs and justifiable anxiety and gas prices around the world reaching astronomical proportions, more level-headed businesses are planning…

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Russia Replaces Starlink With European-Built Satellites

Russia Replaces Starlink With European-Built Satellites

The deployment of the Sprint-030 satellite terminal marks a significant shift in Russian battlefield communications as of April 6, 2026. These compact units are designed to function with the existing…

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Redwire’s ESA Quantum Satellite Deal Expands European Defense Growth Story

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On April 6, 2026, Redwire Corporation announced a significant contract with the European Space Agency to develop a state-of-the-art quantum encryption satellite, marking a major expansion of the company’s footprint…

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Isaacman’s Budget Math: How NASA Plans to Reach the Moon With a Quarter Less Money

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The NASA fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, released on April 6, 2026, reveals a stark strategic pivot spearheaded by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator A former commercial…

2hrs Ago / National Space Policy
Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the United States Space Force, Chandra Donelson, Steps Away

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Chandra Donelson, the first permanent Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the United States Space Force, announced on April 3, 2026, that she will step down from her role….

18hrs Ago / Military & Defense
What Doubling Space Force Funding Actually Means for the Industry

What Doubling Space Force Funding Actually Means for the Industry

The proposed doubling of the U.S. Space Force budget to 71 billion dollars for fiscal year 2027 represents a monumental shift in how the Department of Defense intends to dominate…

20hrs Ago / Defense Budgets & Procurement
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From Space It is a profound realization to think that everything we have ever known is contained within that small, fragile glow. On this Sunday, April 5, 2026, the four…

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Planet Labs Imposes Indefinite Blackout on Iran Satellite Imagery at U.S. Request

Planet Labs Imposes Indefinite Blackout on Iran Satellite Imagery at U.S. Request

On April 5, 2026, Planet Labs PBC confirmed it has indefinitely suspended the distribution of satellite imagery covering Iran and broader Middle East conflict zones. This policy shift follows a…

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PMGC Holdings Launches NorthStrive Defense Tech to Capture Drone and Autonomous Systems Market

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FCC Seeks Comment on Expanding Spectrum Access for “Weird Space Stuff”

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Space Force Reassigns Final GPS III Mission to SpaceX Following Vulcan Anomaly

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Built by Thales Alenia Space for ESA’s Celeste mission, IOD-2 Satellite lifts off today from New Zealand

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China satellite investment soars as SpaceX sparks race for space

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Laser Communications and the Rise of Orbital Data Centers

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ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments

ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments

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