NRO launches NROL-174 mission from Vandenberg aboard Minotaur IV rocket
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), in partnership with U.S. Space Force and Northrop Grumman, successfully launched the NROL-174 mission aboard a Minotaur IV rocket.
L3Harris Technologies completes key milestone for U.S. Space Force satellite disruption system
L3Harris Technologies has announced the successful completion of its System Verification Review (SVR) for Meadowlands, a key upgrade to the U.S. Space Force’s Counter Communications System (CCS).
Luxembourg and Spain join NATO SATCOM programme to boost secure communications
Luxembourg and Spain have officially joined NATO's SATCOM Services 6th Generation (NSS6G) consortium, expanding the Alliance’s satellite communications capabilities.
U.S. Space Force launches Orbital Watch to boost threat information sharing with commercial space industry
The United States Space Force (USSF) has launched a new initiative, Orbital Watch, aimed at improving the sharing of unclassified threat information with commercial space companies.
OHB launches new UK subsidiary in Bristol, strengthening Europe’s space sector
Bristol has been selected as the home of a new UK subsidiary of German space and technology group OHB SE, marking a major step in the company’s European expansion.
Millennium Space Systems achieves key milestone in FOO Fighter missile defence programme
Millennium Space Systems has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) for its Fire-control On Orbit-support-to-the-war Fighter (FOO Fighter) programme just 10 months after receiving approval to proceed.
Eighth Lockheed Martin-built GPS III satellite arrives in Florida for final launch preparations
The eighth Lockheed Martin-designed and -built Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle (SV08) for the U.S. Space Force has successfully arrived in Florida.
U.S. Space Force awards multi-billion dollar launch contracts to SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin
The United States Space Force's Space Systems Command has awarded National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts to SpaceX, United Launch Services (ULA), and Blue Origin.
Kongsberg to deliver 280 microsatellites for SpinLaunch’s global broadband network
Kongsberg NanoAvionics, part of the Norwegian technology group Kongsberg, has been selected as the exclusive satellite supplier for SpinLaunch’s Meridian Space constellation.
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Isar Aerospace successfully completes first orbital rocket launch from continental Europe [VIDEO]
Isar Aerospace has made history as the first European commercial space company to launch an orbital rocket from continental Europe.
BAE Systems awarded USD 151 million to advance U.S. Space Force missile warning system
BAE Systems has secured a USD 151 million contract to develop the next phase of the U.S. Space Force’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Command and Control (C2) system.
Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket joins U.S. Space Force’s USD 5.6 billion national security launch programme
Rocket Lab has been officially selected by the United States Space Force (USSF) to compete for future national security launch contracts as part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 programme.