Denmark donates satellite communication services to Ukraine through European Defence Agency
Denmark has decided to donate satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces through the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Commander of Finnish Air Force reviews national development of space capabilities
The Finnish Air Force have engaged in space-related activities for years, focusing on surveillance, communications, and space situational awareness.
IAI: Dror 1 communications satellite sends first signals after successful launch
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has confirmed that its newly launched national communications satellite, Dror 1, has successfully transmitted its first signals to the control station.
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Northrop Grumman conducts successful test of Mars ascent rocket motor [VIDEO]
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed a key test of an advanced second-stage motor designed for launching material from the surface of another planet.
GKN Aerospace and ArianeGroup sign new Ariane 6 contract to secure Europe’s space access
GKN Aerospace has been a key contributor to the Ariane programme since its inception, with a consistent focus on innovation, reliability, and industrial excellence.
Airbus to lead development of next-generation PAZ-2 radar satellites for Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has been appointed prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites.
Maxar Intelligence secures $205 million in strategic contracts across Middle East and Africa
Maxar Intelligence has announced three new multi-year strategic contracts worth $204.7 million to enhance defence, intelligence, and space capabilities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine
Through BlackSky’s Spectra tasking and analytics platform, customers can integrate Gen-3 and Gen-2 data into their existing workflows.
At your command: On-Demand intelligence from BlackSky
Launched in February 2025, BlackSky’s new Gen-3 satellites deliver unmatched speed, detail and agility.
New U.S. space centre in Colorado strengthens global missile warning and tracking
The U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) has inaugurated its new Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Space Operations Center (MSOC) at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility (BGIF) in Colorado.
Planet Labs Germany signs €240 million agreement to provide satellite services for European security
Planet Labs Germany GmbH has announced a multi-year agreement worth €240 million, funded by the German government, to support peace and security across Europe.
Planetary defence: NASA discovers interstellar comet moving through solar system
On July 1, the NASA-funded ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first reported observations of a comet that originated from interstellar space.