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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

Jet Access Maintenance has been named an authorized Starlink dealer, expanding its business-jet connectivity offering with LEO satellite internet sales plus STC-based installations. The move positions the MRO/installation provider to deliver high-speed, global connectivity upgrades at multiple U.S. operating bases.

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2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

SpaceNews.com

MDA Space raises $819M to buy 70% of French Earth observation & geo-intelligence firm CLS for ~$920M

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2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

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U.S. military pours funding into laser power beaming and 500 kW containerized directed-energy weapons for cruise-missile and dro

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2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

Breaking Defense

DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites

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2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00

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Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification San Francisco-based Xona says it has unveiled a high-profile roster of partners tasked with developing equipment compatible with its Pulsar precision positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) constellation. The program is aimed at verifying interoperability with devices and accelerating readiness for Pulsar-linked services.

2026-07-09T11:00:11.955954-07:00

Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j Jet Access Maintenance has been named an authorized Starlink dealer, expanding its business-jet connectivity offering with LEO satellite internet sales plus STC-based installations. The move positions the MRO/installation provider to deliver high-speed, global connectivity upgrades at multiple U.S. operating bases.

2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

Breaking Defense

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DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites The US Air Force says “space operational energy” is becoming a priority, with plans to convene industry days to enable collaboration with external partners. The push reflects DoD and Silicon Valley’s growing interest in solar power beaming satellites as an enabling energy concept for space operations.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00

DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites

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U.S. military pours funding into laser power beaming and 500 kW containerized directed-energy weapons for cruise-missile and dro Pulse Space won a $40M U.S. Space Force technology development contract for laser-based power beaming, aimed at overcoming processing constraints of traditional solar-charging setups. In parallel, the Pentagon/DoD awarded Lockheed Martin and partners initial funding up to $86M for a containerized 500 kW joint laser weapon system for next-gen cruise missile and UAS defense architecture, including drone-swarm counter-drone capability.

2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

U.S. military pours funding into laser power beaming and 500 kW containerized directed-energy weapons for cruise-missile and dro

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Blue Origin prepares first outside fundraising: $10B target at ~$130B valuation Blue Origin is reportedly opening its business to outside investment for the first time in 26 years, targeting about $10 billion in new capital at a reported $130 billion valuation. The planned round is intended to support its launch-services ambitions and satellite-constellation growth.

2026-07-09T05:14:36.745101-07:00

Blue Origin prepares first outside fundraising: $10B target at ~$130B valuation

Space.com

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New detection techniques reveal hidden space debris—and improve prospects for spotting nuclear-weapon material in orbit Scientists report dozens of previously undetected debris fragments, including ~5-centimeter objects, indicating a “potential minefield” in high-value orbital regions near critical satellites. Separate research highlights sensor approaches that could identify concealed nuclear-weapon material in space.

2026-07-09T05:14:13.339467-07:00

New detection techniques reveal hidden space debris—and improve prospects for spotting nuclear-weapon material in orbit

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MDA Space raises $819M to buy 70% of French Earth observation & geo-intelligence firm CLS for ~$920M MDA Space is upsizing a bought deal to raise US$819 million to fund its $920 million acquisition of French Earth observation data analytics company CLS. The deal delivers MDA a majority stake in CLS (with CNES retaining 30%), positioning the combined group as a major space-based geointelligence provider.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

MDA Space raises $819M to buy 70% of French Earth observation & geo-intelligence firm CLS for ~$920M

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MDA Space to buy ~70% of CLS in firm offer; raises $712M to finance acquisition MDA Space Ltd. said it has made a firm offer to acquire an approximately 70% stake in Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS), an AI-driven Earth observation and satellite IoT services provider. The deal is backed by a newly raised $712 million intended to fund the transaction.

2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00

MDA Space to buy ~70% of CLS in firm offer; raises $712M to finance acquisition

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