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Slingshot Aerospace Releases AI-Powered Analytics Platform for Space Operations
Slingshot Aerospace released Portal, an artificial intelligence-based platform for satellite data monitoring and analysis this week. The software combines Slingshot’s data flows with external sources into its analytics engine, which operators could use to track orbital activity and assess maneuvering options in response to anomalies and threats. In a statement, Slingshot said Portal integrates observations…
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Space Force, NATO Commanders Share Threat Perspectives
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — New space capability is being actively identified by the U.S. Space Force, which is monitoring and managing threats from adversaries while creating missions to defend assets in this country and around the world. Three generals from the U.S. Space Force and a head NATO commander discussed the current and future state…
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Blue Origin Advances New Glenn West Coast Launch Approval
What regulatory hurdles remain for Blue Origin’s West Coast operations? Blue Origin has advanced another step toward launching its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a critical milestone in the company’s strategy to capture polar and sun-synchronous orbit missions from the West Coast. The Federal Aviation Administration has progressed Blue Origin’s…
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The race to Shackleton Crater is on—will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?
Later this year, two spacecraft are scheduled for launch on missions to land somewhere near the rim of Shackleton Crater, an impact basin near the Moon’s south pole harboring an immense reservoir of water ice. The two landers will arguably be the most ambitious robotic missions ever sent to the Moon. The Endurance spacecraft, built by…
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Taiwan Proposes Shared Satcom Constellation to Counter Starlink
Can Taiwan Build a Coalition to Challenge Starlink’s Dominance? Taiwan’s space agency director has proposed an ambitious multinational satellite constellation to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network, marking a significant shift in how democratic nations view space-based communications infrastructure. The proposal calls for allied countries to pool resources and share operational costs for a constellation that…
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BAE Systems Introduces Ascent Spacecraft for Advanced Orbital and Lunar Missions
BAE Systems has introduced the Ascent spacecraft, a new addition to the company’s Elevation spacecraft line that supports superiority and exploration missions across the space domain. Ascent spacecraft are designed to support dynamic space operations through advanced maneuverability capabilities, including refueling and high-thrust propulsion, while carrying multiple rideshare payloads. Exploration missions are supported by Ascent’s…
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Transport Layer of PWSA Will Eventually Transition From SDA to New Acquisition Executive, Sandhoo Says
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As part of the Space Force’s rollout of its new acquisition structure, the communications layer of the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) will eventually transition to new leadership, the acting head of the agency said on Wednesday. Once the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space-Based Sensing and…
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Turion Space Raises $75+ Million Series B to Accelerate US Space Superiority
Turion Space, the space infrastructure company, announces its $75+ million Series B financing round led by Washington Harbour Partners. Turion’s Series B is building on its strong track record. Its first two missions (DROID.001 and DROID.002) were both operational successes and have delivered over 40,000 images to-date. The round includes pro-rata participation from existing investors,…
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GomSpace Secures €5.5 Million Follow-On Contract from Unseenlabs for Microsatellite Delivery
GomSpace, leading manufacturer and supplier of small satellites, announces that it has secured a 5.5 MEUR (60 MSEK) follow-on contract from Unseenlabs for the delivery of additional microsatellites. The satellites are expected to be delivered by the end of 2027 and will support Unseenlabs’ continued expansion of its maritime surveillance and radio-frequency intelligence services. This…
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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network
Amazon and Globalstar announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo…