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SDA Operationalizes Laser Mesh Network as Foundation for Proliferated LEO Warfare

By establishing rigorous interoperability standards for Optical Communication Terminals (OCT), the Space Development Agency (SDA) is effectively treating laser links as critical infrastructure  [...]

FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3

Congressional appropriators released the Joint Explanatory Statement (JES) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act on Monday, cementing an $838.7 billion topline that prioritizes the ad [...]

Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops

Auria, a provider of orbital warfare and C3 software backed by Enlightenment Capital, announced Tuesday the acquisition of RKF Engineering Solutions (RKF) and Kythera Space Solutions (Kythera). The [...]

Comtech Nets $5M Follow-On Order for Lunar Exploration Components

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced Tuesday it has received a follow-on contract valued in excess of $5 million to support a major U.S. civil space exploration program. The aw [...]

SpaceX IPO Speculation Peaks as Analysts Weigh 2026 Valuation and Strategic Consolidation

the maturation of Starlink’s cash flow and the rapid expansion of the Starshield defense vertical have fueled consensus that 2026 represents a an IPO opportunity.  [...]

Blue Origin Completes Critical Acoustic Qualification for Blue Moon MK1 Using Direct Field Technology

The test utilized a portable, high-intensity loudspeaker array to simulate the ascent environment, replacing traditional shaker-table methods for the massive lunar vehicle.  [...]

Indian Space Association Urges “Critical Infrastructure” Status to Catalyze Long-Term Investment

Central to the ISpA’s mandate is a shift in government role from a developer to a primary customer, creating a guaranteed market for domestic innovations.  [...]

Keysight Collaborates with Airbus UpNext on 5G NTN SpaceRAN Demonstrator

The project focuses on validating seamless integration between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks  [...]

Polish Space Sector Achieves First Profitable Year Amid Record ESA Investment

This milestone, driven by a surge in national defense procurement and a tenfold increase in contributions to the European Space Agency  [...]

Isar Aerospace Schedules Second Spectrum Test Flight from Andøya Spaceport

The Spectrum rocket is a two-stage liquid-fueled vehicle designed specifically for the small and medium-sized satellite market.  [...]