Draft defense bill funds Pentagon at requested discretionary levels but excludes $350 billion in proposed reconciliation spending, casting doubt on Golden Dome and other space programs

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Diehl Defence will explore using Spire’s constellation for detection of ballistic and hypersonic missile threats

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Company opens Virginia office, announces $4 million pre-seed funding

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The transportable sensor is designed to maintain continuous tracking of maneuvering spacecraft in orbit

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Proponents see offshore launch as an answer to crowded ranges, military resilience concerns.

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House Armed Services Committee seeks to preserve a missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon wants to cancel. It also criticizes a recent tactical communications satellite procurement and GPS oversight

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Xona is developing a low Earth orbit network to provide backup to GPS-dependent systems

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In a confirmation hearing, Roger Mason said clear government demand signals are needed as private investment transforms the space intelligence market

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