Golden Dome replaces Iron Dome: Pentagon renames missile defense initiative
While inspired by Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system, the American version is designed to operate on a much larger scale
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Space Development Agency pushes back on GAO’s criticism
The congressional watchdog raised concerns about the agency's rush to deploy hundreds of military satellites before fully proving that they
Sandra Erwin
14:20
Despite looming defense cuts, analysts see long-term upside for space investments
Budget cuts and reallocations are creating an opening for commercial players in the space industry, said a report by the
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14:25
KBR wins $176 million contract to modernize U.S. space surveillance site
The seven-year agreement covers operations, equipment maintenance, and upgrades to legacy space sensors. The post KBR wins $176 million contract
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15:21
ABL Space renamed Long Wall as it shifts focus to defense market
The company will offer deployable missile defense and hypersonic test solutions The post ABL Space renamed Long Wall as it
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16:22
Trump’s interest in Greenland highlights space race in the high North
President Donald Trump has developed a strong fixation on Greenland, and floated the idea of the United States buying the
Sandra Erwin
19:25
Satellite startup Apex wins $45.9 million Space Force contract
California-based company specializes in manufacturing standardized small satellite buses The post Satellite startup Apex wins $45.9 million Space Force contract
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19:22
U.S. Air Force extends Sierra Space contract for upper stage rocket engine
Sierra Space is positioning the VR35K-A for the launch market but also for in-space propulsion applications The post U.S. Air
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U.S. military space tracking systems strain under new threats
The challenge is particularly acute in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) where many military communications and early warning satellites operate The post
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21:21
Lockheed Martin, Boeing compete for military satellite contract amid commercial disruption
The Space Force last year awarded Lockheed Martin and Boeing $66 million each for the first phase of the MUOS
