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SpaceTournear: ‘Majority’ of DoD Systems Could Use SDA Acquisition Approach
The commercial sector’s employment of firm, fixed price contracts–notably the approach of SpaceX founder and Trump insider Elon Musk–looks to upset the apple cart of DoD acquisition come January, and […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyNRO Looks to Bolster Satellite Cyber Protection
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is moving to a zero trust/defense in depth cyber protection schemata for the agency’s satellites, an NRO official said on Tuesday. “Whereas in the past […]
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SpaceONCD Works to Operationalize Cyber Guidance for Space Systems
RESTON, Va. — The cybersecurity of space systems in terms of on orbit assets, ground systems, and data links is a critical issue for U.S. national security, and the federal government […]
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CongressTop SASC Dems Urge Probe Of Musk’s Reported Putin Talks, Potential Review Of SpaceX Deals
The top Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) are calling on the Pentagon and Department of Justice to investigate SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s reported contacts with high-level Russian […]
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SpaceLaunch Industry May Benefit from FAA Review of Commercial Rules
Billionaire SpaceX magnate Elon Musk is on tap to head a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the new administration–a position which would put him squarely in the cross hairs […]
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Elon Musk’s New Government Efficiency Job: Pros and Cons for the Satellite Industry
Elon Musk will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, president-elect Trump said late Tuesday. According to Trump’s press statement, the Department of Government Efficiency will […]
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SpaceStarfish Gets $29 Million In New Funding To Complete Development Of Otter Spacecraft
Starfish Space on Wednesday announced a new funding round that will allow it to complete development and build of three spacecraft that will be used for on-orbit docking and maneuvering […]
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Business/FinancialFirefly Closes $175 Million Funding Round To Scale Production, Accelerate MLV Development
Firefly Aerospace has raised $175 million in new venture capital that will help it boost production of a multi-mission orbital vehicle and its small lift rocket, and accelerate hardware qualification […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Examining Follow-On Support for WGS and DSCS
The U.S. Space Force is seeking industry feedback by Dec. 2 to help the service determine an acquisition strategy for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)–a future follow-on […]
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SpaceBlackSky Acquires Full Stake in LeoStella Ahead of Gen-3 Constellation
Ahead of launching the first satellites in its Gen-3 constellation upgrade, BlackSky [BKSY] fully acquired small satellite manufacturer LeoStella. BlackSky announced the move in its third quarter investor call on Nov. […]
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