Via Satellite Senior Managing Editor
Rachel Jewett
Articles By Rachel
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SpaceBlackSky Wins 1-Year Extension for EOCL Contract with the NRO
BlackSky Technology won a one-year extension with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the Electro-Optical Commercial Layer (EOCL) contract for its satellite imagery, the company said on Tuesday, adding the […]
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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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Business/FinancialRocket Lab Signs First Neutron Launch Contract, Posts 55% Growth in Q3
Rocket Lab [RKLB] announced its first launch deal for the upcoming medium-lift Neutron rocket — a multi-launch agreement with an unnamed commercial satellite constellation operator. Rocket Lab announced the deal […]
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SpaceElon 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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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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SpaceCommerce Dept. Seeks Input on Changes to Space Export Controls
The U.S. government recently released four rulemakings on space export control designed to strengthen private sector space activity and improve international collaboration. The Department of Commerce and Department of State released four space export control […]
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Business/FinancialAirbus CEO Addresses Potential Space Consolidation
Airbus is evaluating potential consolidation for its Space segment in Europe, CEO Guillaume Faury told investors on Oct. 30. The Space segment at Airbus has been challenged this year with charges […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin Closes Terran Orbital Acquisition
Lockheed Martin [LMT] on Wednesday completed its acquisition of smallsat manufacturer Terran Orbital, acquiring the former SPAC as its largest customer. Terran Orbital and subsidiary Tyvak International are now part of […]
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SpaceSDA’s HALO Pool Opens the Door to Non-Traditional PWSA Vendors
The Space Development Agency has selected 19 space companies to be a part of a hybrid acquisition pool known as HALO to compete for demonstrations for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) constellation. […]
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Airbus to Cut 2,500 Jobs in Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space plans to cut up to 2,500 positions within the group as it reorganizes after financial troubles. Airbus announced the cuts last week and said they will […]