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SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management

Addressing the critical challenge of increasing orbital congestion, SpaceX has officially unveiled “Stargaze,” a novel Space Situational Awareness (SSA) system designed to enhance the s [...]

Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition

WASHINGTON — A strategic analysis released by the Atlantic Council highlights a critical shift in the “Sovereign-Commercial Nexus,” warning that the United States must reform its comm [...]

Marlink Integrates Microsoft ExpressRoute for Managed Cloud Connectivity

OSLO and PARIS — In an announcement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Marlink confirmed it will deliver direct, secure global access to cloud services through the Microsoft ExpressRoute program. T [...]

MTN Authorized to Provide SpaceX Government Satellite Connectivity

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In a statement released Wednesday, February 18, 2026, MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) announced it has reached an agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider [...]

Kratos Awarded Contract to Accelerate Hypersonic Material Development

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced it has received a contract from the Department of War’s Joint Hypersonics Transition Office [...]

Loft Orbital and SmartSat CRC Partner to Deploy Edge-AI Wildfire Detection Application

On February 18, 2026, Loft Orbital (Loft) announced a strategic contract with the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (SmartSat CRC) to deploy a software-defined wildfire detection application ont [...]

The Consumer: Determining the Future of Space Exploration

While government mandates historically dictated the pace of space exploration, 2026 has solidified a new reality: the consumer is becoming the primary architect of orbital infrastructure. The ̶ [...]

The Orbital Pivot: Transitioning from Exploration to Global Utility

In 2026, the space sector is defined by a significant shift that industry analysts call “Utility Validation.” This movement transitions space from a realm of one-time scientific explora [...]