U.S. Space Force and Japan complete QZSS hosted-payload launches to strengthen monitoring of geosynchronous orbit over Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Space Force and Japan have completed the second and final launch under their Quasi-Zenith Satellite System-Hosted Payload programme, placing a U.S. space domain awareness sensor aboard Japan’s QZS-7 satellite.
BlackSky builds Gen-3 satellites ahead of sovereign orders, targeting one-year delivery for government intelligence customers
BlackSky Technology is producing more than 20 Gen-3 satellites, including unallocated spacecraft that could be assigned to future sovereign intelligence contracts.
Lockheed Martin plans boost-phase space interceptor tests to add new orbital layer to U.S. homeland missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin is preparing to test a space-based interceptor designed to engage ballistic missile threats during the first minutes after launch.
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix invest millions in space-based cryptography, targeting fivefold gain in secure data processing
Northrop Grumman and Aeronix have launched a multimillion-dollar partnership to develop space-based cryptographic systems for classified defence communications.
BlackSky secures international satellite intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery with AI-enabled analytics services
BlackSky Technology has secured a seven-figure, multi-year international contract for satellite imagery and AI-enabled analytics.
Firefly extends Lockheed Martin launch agreement through 2031 for up to 25 Alpha Block II missions and sea-based operations
Firefly Aerospace has extended its multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin by two years, covering up to 25 dedicated Alpha Block II launches through 2031.
Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand
Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.
Russia is quietly building its own Starlink rival to power a new generation of attack drones, Ukrainian intelligence warns
According to Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy chief of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence directorate, Moscow is building a domestic satellite constellation called Rassvet, and doing so considerably faster than Ukrainian intelligence had originally anticipated.
Eutelsat commits €3.39 billion to lead Europe’s IRIS² LEO constellation, with capacity revenue estimated above €10 billion through 2040
Eutelsat will invest €3.39 billion in Europe’s IRIS² programme as it takes the lead role in developing and operating the project’s low-Earth-orbit constellation.
BlackSky’s international intelligence subscriptions surge 150% amid government demand for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI services
BlackSky Technology said international revenue from space-based intelligence and artificial intelligence subscriptions rose 150% in the second quarter of 2026.
Boeing to deliver next-generation BLOS satellite communications for Australian Defence Force under second LAND 4140 contract
Boeing Defence Australia will deliver next-generation Beyond Line-of-Sight satellite communications to the Australian Defence Force under the LAND 4140 program.
Northrop Grumman plans lunar infrastructure demos to power NASA Moon Base through lunar night using proven HALO technology
Northrop Grumman is developing three Lunar Infrastructure Demo missions to support NASA’s future Moon Base.