Space
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Space15-Year Space Force Plan May Include Systems To Ease Transition To “Dynamic Space Operations”
The U.S. Space Force is preparing a 15-year force design plan that may include “dynamic space operations” (DSO) for satellite refueling and on-orbit maintenance, depot, and modernization. “We know that […]
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Business/FinancialFirefly Completes $855 Million Acquisition Of SciTec
Firefly Aerospace [FLY] on Wednesday said it has closed its acquisition of SciTec, Inc., in an $855 million deal that adds data processing, analytics, and classified facilities. Deal terms included […]
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SpacePortal Space Unveils Rapid Maneuverable Spacecraft With Plans To Launch In 2026
Portal Space Systems on Wednesday introduced a new spacecraft to it product suite, Starburst, an ESPA-class satellite deigned for rapid maneuverability with plans for an initial launch in the fourth […]
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Business/FinancialIntuitive Machines Acquires Satellite Manufacturer Lanteris, With An Eye On Defense Contracts
Intuitive Machines [LUNR] has moved to acquire satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems, saying the acquisition makes the company into a vertically integrated, next-generation space prime. The deal is worth $800 million — […]
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Business/FinancialKratos Adding To Satellite Communications Suite With Acquisition Of Orbit Technologies
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd. in a $356.3 million cash deal that complements its existing satellite communications […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyAll.Space And Aalyria Partner On Multi-Orbit Orchestration For Defense Networks
Satellite terminal developer All.Space and network orchestration software company Aalyria are teaming up to demonstrate interoperable communications across domains, specifically for defense scenarios. Under a new strategic partnership announced Tuesday, the companies said […]
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SpaceNominee For Assistant Secretary Of Defense For Space Policy Wants Review Of Commercial Strategies
Marc Berkowitz, the nominee for assistant secretary of defense for space policy, wants to review commercial space strategies upon taking office. Berkowitz was an assistant deputy undersecretary of defense for […]
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CongressRepurposing Of Reconciliation Funds For DoD Not A Solution, PSC Says
Using fiscal 2025 reconciliation law dollars to plug Defense Department fiscal holes from the government funding hiatus is untenable, warns the Professional Services Council (PSC), a group of 400 federal […]
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SpaceVoyager Acquires Spacecraft Electric Propulsion Supplier ExoTerra
Voyager Technologies [VOYG] on Monday said it has acquired ExoTerra Resource in a deal that gives it capabilities in compact electric propulsion systems used to maneuver satellites in orbit. Terms […]
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SpaceSpace Systems Command Wants Comments Soon On RG-XX “Andromeda” Draft Solicitation
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) wants industry insights by Nov. 7 on SSC’s draft solicitation for the RG-XX program. “This draft solicitation is for an indefinite delivery indefinite […]