Billions in private investment have created room for growth, but suppliers need predictable demand, says the head of Northrop Grumman’s solid rocket motor business
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Kelly Hammett’s departure comes as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office is being realigned under the Space Force
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The company plans to deliver a fuel-transfer vehicle to the U.S. Space Force by 2028
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The startup uses probabilistic reasoning to diagnose spacecraft anomalies
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Growing demand from defense agencies and commercial shipping sectors is driving investment in maritime domain awareness technologies
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Contract brings GPS 3F orders to 14 satellites that add anti-jam features, digital payloads and upgraded civilian navigation signals
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The agency is seeking novel concepts to restore critical satellite services within hours or weeks
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A new CSIS report says planned 2027 interceptor buys will test a supply chain still recovering from years of consolidation
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Aerospace executives see AI not as a replacement for workers but as a necessary tool for helping an overstretched industrial base
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The committee's 2027 defense bill would eliminate separate statutory requirements for the two acquisition organizations while advancing broader Pentagon procurement reforms
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K2 Space and Rocket Lab will supply spacecraft buses to SES and Viasat for the military's next-generation protected satcom program
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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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