Space
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SpaceFCC Adopts 5-Year Rule for Deorbiting Satellites
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a new rule on Sept. 29 that requires satellite operators in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) to dispose of their satellites, calling it an important step […]
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Intelligence CommunityBiden Administration To Extend Maritime Domain Awareness Efforts To Pacific Islands
The Biden administration on Thursday released the first U.S. strategy to partner with the vast array of Pacific Islands, saying it will help them bolster awareness of their maritime domains […]
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SpaceNRO Awards Commercial Radio Frequency Contracts to Six Companies
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) said on Sept. 28 that it has awarded study contracts for commercial radio frequency (RF) remote sensing to Denver’s Aurora Insight, Virginia-based HawkEye 360 and […]
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SpaceSpire, Lockheed Martin, BAE and Others Receive NOAA Awards for New Technologies
The National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) is funding nine awards totaling $13.8 million to industry and federal agencies to produce new concepts for instrument technologies, ground systems and other mission elements. […]
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SpaceNRO Launches One of Three Final Delta IV Heavy Rockets
The National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) NROL-91 mission lofted into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heacy rocket on Sept. 24–the fifth and final Delta IV Heavy launch […]
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U.S. Space Force Completes Analysis of Alternatives on Future GMTI
The U.S. Space Force has completed an analysis of alternatives (AoA) on future ground moving indication (GMTI), including the possibility of space-based GMTI, to replace the Northrop Grumman [NOC] E-8C […]
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Intelligence CommunityNGA Awards Maxar $44 Million To Continue Delivering Satellite Imagery
Maxar Technologies [MAXR] on Tuesday said it has received a $44 million contract option from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to continue providing satellite imagery to the government and other […]
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Business/FinancialPCX Aerosystems’ Buy of NuSpace, Inc. Is Fifth Announced Acquisition Since Last Year
Connecticut-based PCX Aerosystems said on Sept. 12 that it has bought NuSpace, Inc., “a leading-edge designer and manufacturer of proprietary propellant and high-pressure tanks for advanced satellite, launch vehicle spacecraft, […]
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Air ForceNational Academies Study Affirms DoD Concerns About Ligado 5G Network
Neither of two commonly used approaches to reduce significant interference with GPS receivers would work in the case of Ligado Networks‘ proposed 5G terrestrial wireless network in the L-band satellite […]
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SpaceFive Companies Developing Rocket Delivery for U.S. Transportation Command
Five companies have signed Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADAs) with U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to develop rockets to deliver cargo and personnel rapidly around the globe. SpaceX and BlueOrigin […]