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Market Analysis: The ISR Latency War and Who Wins When “Minutes” Decide Mission

Market Analysis: The ISR Latency War and Who Wins When “Minutes” Decide Mission

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, industry data and recent earnings reports underscore a fundamental transformation in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector. The traditional model of orbital data collection…

22hrs Ago / ISR & Reconnaissance
The Rise of the Orbital Data Center: Solving the Space Data Bottleneck

The Rise of the Orbital Data Center: Solving the Space Data Bottleneck

2 Days Ago / Missions & Constellations
Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?

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FAA Rescinds Proposed Orbital Debris Rule Amid Industry Pressure and Regulatory Reassessment

FAA Rescinds Proposed Orbital Debris Rule Amid Industry Pressure and Regulatory Reassessment

March 12, 2026 / Government & Regulation
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U.S. Space Force Awards $446.8 Million Agreement to Kratos for MEO Missile Tracking Ground Segment

U.S. Space Force Awards $446.8 Million Agreement to Kratos for MEO Missile Tracking Ground Segment

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded a $446.8 million Ground Management and Integration (GMI) agreement to Kratos Technology & Training Solutions, Inc….

1 min Ago / Missile Warning & Defense
NewSpace Systems Opens Africa’s Largest Commercial Space Hardware Manufacturing Facility

NewSpace Systems Opens Africa’s Largest Commercial Space Hardware Manufacturing Facility

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, NewSpace Systems (NSS) officially opened its new 5,200 m² manufacturing hub in Somerset West, South Africa. The facility is now the largest commercial space component…

3hrs Ago / SmallSat
ReOrbit Secures €150 Million Contract with SLI for Next-Generation Small GEO Satellites

ReOrbit Secures €150 Million Contract with SLI for Next-Generation Small GEO Satellites

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Helsinki-based satellite manufacturer ReOrbit announced a landmark €150 million agreement with aerospace asset-financing specialist SLI (formerly Space Leasing International). The contract covers the purchase of…

3hrs Ago / Business & Finance
GMV-Led Consortium Launches MYRIAD to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence for EU Defense

GMV-Led Consortium Launches MYRIAD to Advance AI-Driven Satellite Intelligence for EU Defense

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the MYRIAD research project officially commenced in Madrid, marking the start of a 48-month initiative funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF). Coordinated by the…

4hrs Ago / Military & Defense
Space Force Formalizes Cislunar Strategy Amid Acquisition Restructuring

Space Force Formalizes Cislunar Strategy Amid Acquisition Restructuring

In a statement released Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) signaled a definitive shift from theoretical interest to operational planning for cislunar space. Thomas Ainsworth, performing the…

20hrs Ago / Military & Defense
Telesat Optimizes Lightspeed Constellation with Dedicated Military Ka-Band Spectrum

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On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) announced a major strategic update to its Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, adding 500 MHz of military Ka-band (Mil-Ka)…

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ALL.SPACE Achieves Industry-First Multi-Orbit Certification for SES O3b mPOWER

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On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ALL.SPACE announced it has completed the industry’s first certification for a next-generation tactical terminal capable of simultaneous multi-orbit connectivity on the SES O3b mPOWER network….

1 Day Ago / Business & Finance
Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Partner on Solar Arrays for Korean National Security Program

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On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, South Korean space energy firm Flexell Space and Lithuania-based Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) announced the signing of a multi-million euro contract for the supply of kilowatt-class…

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Rheinmetall Walked Away. Germany Should Take the Hint.

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Your Teleport Can’t Dodge a Missile

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Spring Forward: Legacy Operators Are Killing GEO. That’s the Plan.

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March 10, 2026 / Business & Finance

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Globalsat Group to Resell Amazon Leo Services Across the Americas

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MDA Space Strategic Growth Cemented by NYSE Listing and S&P/TSX Performance

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GomSpace Joins EDA Consortium to Develop VLEO Military Satellite Concept

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BAE Systems Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Modernize U-2 Advanced Defensive System

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ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Threshold as Defense Demand Drives Production Scaling

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Air Force Triples AEHF Terminal Contract Ceiling to Nearly $3 Billion

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The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space

The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space

March 4, 2026 / Space Law & Treaties
Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State Ownership

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March 2, 2026 / Government & Regulation
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February 25, 2026 / Contracts & Commercial Deals
Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment

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February 23, 2026 / Events & Conferences

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L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion

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Firefly Aerospace Returns to Flight with Successful “Stairway to Seven” Mission

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SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge

March 9, 2026 / Launch Providers
Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics

Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics

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Missile Strike Targets Strategic SES Ha’Ela Teleport in Central Israel

Missile Strike Targets Strategic SES Ha’Ela Teleport in Central Israel

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ATLAS Space Operations Establishes South Pacific Hub with New Ground Station in American Samoa

ATLAS Space Operations Establishes South Pacific Hub with New Ground Station in American Samoa

March 11, 2026 / SmallSat
Danish Army Selects BAE Systems OneArc for 7-Year Simulation Modernization Program

Danish Army Selects BAE Systems OneArc for 7-Year Simulation Modernization Program

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L3Harris Unveils XL-300P: The First P25 Handheld with 5G and Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity

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Synthetic Aperture Radar as the Modern Backbone of Maritime Domain Awareness

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March 10, 2026 / Earth Observation & Imaging
High-Frequency EO Constellations Target Southeast Asia’s “Gray-Zone” Maritime Security Gap

High-Frequency EO Constellations Target Southeast Asia’s “Gray-Zone” Maritime Security Gap

March 10, 2026 / Earth Observation & Imaging
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Blues and Skylo Debut Industry-First Hybrid IoT Module with Seamless Satellite Failover

March 9, 2026 / Services & Applications

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