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Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 Demonstrates In-Orbit Plasma Subsystem, Underscoring UK Supply-Chain Strength

Space Forge reported a successful in-orbit operational demonstration of a plasma subsystem aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, a milestone the company says validates critical hardware performance in space and highlights the strength of the UK supply chain supporting its spacecraft systems.

2026-03-18T02:41:08.872763-07:00

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

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Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces

2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00

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Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Estimate Jumps to $185B as Space-Based Defenses Expand

2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation Lithuanian satellite platform builder Kongsberg NanoAvionics has won a multimillion‑euro contract to deliver solar arrays to South Korea’s Flexell Space for a Hanwha Systems satellite constellation, expanding NanoAvionics’ supplier footprint in Asian constellation programmes and tightening European–Korean space supply‑chain links.

2026-03-18T05:40:57.977788-07:00

Kongsberg NanoAvionics wins multimillion‑euro solar‑array contract from Korea’s Flexell Space for Hanwha Systems constellation

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Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 Demonstrates In-Orbit Plasma Subsystem, Underscoring UK Supply-Chain Strength Space Forge reported a successful in-orbit operational demonstration of a plasma subsystem aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite, a milestone the company says validates critical hardware performance in space and highlights the strength of the UK supply chain supporting its spacecraft systems.

2026-03-18T02:41:08.872763-07:00

Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 Demonstrates In-Orbit Plasma Subsystem, Underscoring UK Supply-Chain Strength

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Lite Coms outlines multi-orbit, multi-band roadmap as it scales tactical VSAT production Lite Coms' U.S. Army sales manager Gabrielle D'Amico and VP of Operations Andrew Colaruotolo outlined the company's multi-orbit, multi-band roadmap and recent production investments to scale tactical VSAT. They positioned the effort as delivering resilient, interoperable satcom capabilities for military users across contested and distributed operating environments.

2026-03-17T16:58:29.082372-07:00

Lite Coms outlines multi-orbit, multi-band roadmap as it scales tactical VSAT production

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US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change The Office of Space Commerce is weighing whether to charge for TraCSS space‑safety data after a recent policy change authorized the government to do so. The Trump administration has not yet decided, leaving operators and downstream services uncertain about future access terms.

2026-03-17T14:07:24.298711-07:00

US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

Reuters

Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia has stepped up intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, supplying commercial and military satellite imagery plus improved drone components and techniques to enhance Tehran’s ability to target U.S. forces across the region.

2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00

Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces

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Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Estimate Jumps to $185B as Space-Based Defenses Expand The Pentagon has increased its Golden Dome cost estimate by $10 billion to $185 billion to add space-based missile-tracking and hypersonic-defense elements, prompting Lockheed, RTX and Northrop to accelerate work. Program leadership says external projections overstate the scale of cost growth and are fundamentally flawed.

2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00

Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Estimate Jumps to $185B as Space-Based Defenses Expand

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Telesat pushes Lightspeed full service into 2028 as it reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band Telesat pushed Lightspeed’s full global service into early 2028 after ASIC onboard‑processor production problems. It is adding 500 MHz of military Ka‑band and reallocating roughly 25% of the initial 156‑satellite capacity for allied defence users; two satellites are due in December and 96 in orbit by end‑2027.

2026-03-17T11:40:09.879691-07:00

Telesat pushes Lightspeed full service into 2028 as it reallocates capacity to military Ka‑band

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Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027) Sirius Space Services has acquired AMM-42 to fold manufacturing capabilities into its operations as it readies the Sirius 1B demonstrator for launch in 2027. The deal is intended to secure component production, shorten supply chains and increase control over build schedules for the program.

2026-03-17T07:23:58.818300-07:00

Sirius Space acquires AMM-42 to secure manufacturing ahead of Sirius 1B demonstrator (2027)

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Space Forge’s ForgeStar-1 Demonstrates In-Orbit Plasma Subsystem, Underscoring UK Supply-Chain Strength

US Office of Space Commerce considers fees for TraCSS space‑safety data after policy change

Russia supplying Iran satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to sharpen targeting of U.S. forces

Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Estimate Jumps to $185B as Space-Based Defenses Expand

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