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Northrop Grumman won a contract worth up to $123.8 million for F-35 APG-85 Lot 7 radar components supporting 67 aircraft, while delivering 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation and expanding Space Force operational capabilities.
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Beeline Kazakhstan is partnering with Starlink Mobile to provide satellite-based mobile connectivity across Kazakhstan. The agreement will extend access to Starlink connectivity for the country’s population, marking a commercial deployment of satellite communications through a local telecommunications operator.
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Northrop Grumman won a contract worth up to $123.8 million for F-35 APG-85 Lot 7 radar components supporting 67 aircraft, while delivering 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation and expanding Space Force operational capabilities.
As space systems become more software-defined, cloud-connected and reliant on enterprise identity infrastructure, shared data is emerging as a foundation for cybersecurity. The approach would help protect navigation, communications, intelligence and emergency-response services that now depend on resilient space architectures.
Star Catcher says its prototype orbital power node is prepared for launch on a SpaceX Transporter mission targeted for no earlier than Oct. 1. The mission will demonstrate the company’s power-beaming technology in orbit.
Astronomers are calling for action through the United Nations and International Court of Justice to address the unchecked growth of satellite constellations in Earth orbit. They warn that proliferating spacecraft could increasingly obscure astronomical observations and alter humanity’s view of the night sky.
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Starship reached orbit on its 14th test flight, completing its most ambitious mission yet and deploying 26 next-generation Starlink satellites through its “Pez dispenser” system over roughly 30 minutes. The flight marks a significant operational milestone for SpaceX’s largest launch vehicle and satellite deployment architecture.
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Satellite Connect Europe has filed with the International Telecommunication Union for a 344-satellite constellation designed to provide direct-to-device connectivity across Europe. The network is backed by Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, signaling a potential expansion of satellite-enabled mobile services in the region.
Polish space-tech startup Eycore expects annual revenue to multiply as European governments accelerate efforts to secure sovereign satellite intelligence. The company’s growth outlook reflects rising demand for independently controlled space-based data amid a broader shift in regional security priorities.
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