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BlackSky to expand constellation for high-cadence, multispectral, broad-area data collection
BlackSky Technology Inc. has announced plans to expand its satellite constellation with a new system, AROS, designed to deliver high-cadence, multispectral, broad-area collection capabilities.

NATO awards Planet Labs major contract for advanced monitoring and early warning capabilities
Planet Labs PBC has been awarded a new seven-figure contract by NATO to provide advanced daily monitoring and intelligence capabilities across the Alliance’s key strategic regions.

Sierra Space launches defence arm and expands production to support national security
Sierra Space has announced the creation of a new division, Sierra Space Defense, dedicated to national security missions as a prime contractor.

U.S. Space Force awards $4 billion contract to modernise space launch ranges
The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) to Jacobs Technology, Inc., with a total ceiling value of $4 billion.

ICEYE US integrates SAR data into SkyFi Earth observation platform
ICEYE US and SkyFi have announced a strategic partnership to integrate ICEYE US’s synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into SkyFi’s Earth observation platform.

Portuguese Air Force signs agreement with ICEYE for SAR satellite and ground infrastructure
Since 2018, ICEYE has launched 48 SAR satellites, both for its own constellation and its clients.

Colt, Honeywell and Nokia to trial space-based quantum-safe cryptography
Colt Technology Services, Honeywell and Nokia have announced a collaboration to test quantum-safe networking through satellite communications.