Andøya Space and Rheinmetall sign LOI to boost European satellite launch and space capabilities
Andøya Space and Rheinmetall Nordic AS have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in civil and military space operations.
U.S. State Department approves potential $150 million sale of Starlink satellite communications services to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine of Starlink satellite communications services and related equipment valued at an estimated $150 million.
Elbit Systems’ JUPITER space camera launched on NAOS satellite to enhance earth observation
Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced the successful launch of its advanced JUPITER space camera aboard the National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) satellite.
Amentum secures $4 billion U.S. Space Force contract to modernise space launch operations
Amentum, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jacobs Technology Inc., has been awarded the Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) by the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command, with a ceiling value of $4 billion.
Falcon 9 successfully launches US Space Force’s Boeing X-37B spaceplane into orbit
On August 22, a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying the unmanned Boeing X-37B spaceplane belonging to the US Space Force.
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U.S. Space Force activates Systems Delta 85 to enhance integrated space capabilities
Space Systems Command has activated Systems Delta 85 (SYD 85) during a ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base on 8 August, further strengthening the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition and operational framework.
BlackSky secures seven-figure contract with HEO to expand automated space domain imaging
BlackSky Technology Inc. has signed a seven-figure Gen-2 space domain awareness expansion contract with HEO.
GMV supports COVE and Spanish Space Command with Spainsat NG1 tracking in Global Sentinel initiative
GMV has supported the Space Surveillance and Operations Center of the Spanish Space Command during the Real-World Event held from 3 to 7 August as part of the Global Sentinel international initiative.
U.S. Space Force and ULA successfully launch first Vulcan rocket national security mission
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance have successfully launched the first National Security Space Launch mission on a Vulcan VC4S rocket.
Northrop Grumman GEM 63XL boosters propel first certified flight of ULA Vulcan rocket
Four 63-inch-diameter extended length Graphite Epoxy Motors (GEM 63XL) from Northrop Grumman delivered nearly two million pounds of thrust during the first certified launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket.
U.S. Space Force to launch eighth X-37B mission on Falcon 9 with advanced technology tests
The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and SpaceX, will launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 21 August.