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Lockheed Martin wins $514M U.S. Space Force contract for GPS IIIF SV23/24 to expand modernized anti-jam M-Code constellation

The U.S. Space Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $514 million contract to build Global Positioning System (GPS) IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24, bringing the contractor’s total GPS IIIF commitment to 14 spacecraft. The satellites are intended to enhance anti-jam protection, M-Code security, and improved PNT capabilities.

2026-06-15T13:39:54.360465-07:00

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Gilat Satellite Networks to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satco

2026-06-15T03:46:22.094115-07:00

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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg as first post-Nasdaq-debut rocket

2026-06-15T12:41:33.964041-07:00

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DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

2026-06-15T07:11:46.027160-07:00

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Lockheed Martin wins $514M U.S. Space Force contract for GPS IIIF SV23/24 to expand modernized anti-jam M-Code constellation The U.S. Space Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $514 million contract to build Global Positioning System (GPS) IIIF Space Vehicles 23 and 24, bringing the contractor’s total GPS IIIF commitment to 14 spacecraft. The satellites are intended to enhance anti-jam protection, M-Code security, and improved PNT capabilities.

2026-06-15T13:39:54.360465-07:00

Lockheed Martin wins $514M U.S. Space Force contract for GPS IIIF SV23/24 to expand modernized anti-jam M-Code constellation

Space.com

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg as first post-Nasdaq-debut rocket SpaceX lifted 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on June 15, marking the company’s first Falcon 9 launch after its Nasdaq debut. The mission deploys 29 V2 Mini satellites within the Starlink 17-54 batch as SpaceX and Starlink scale deployment cadence.

2026-06-15T12:41:33.964041-07:00

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg as first post-Nasdaq-debut rocket

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DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks DARPA is soliciting input from the space industry on how the US could rapidly restore critical satellite capabilities if satellites are disabled or destroyed during conflict. The request focuses on rebuilding operational capacity under combat damage and disruption scenarios, emphasizing speed and continuity.

2026-06-15T07:11:46.027160-07:00

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

Space Intel Report

Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029 Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity network is adding 66 smaller satellites to its low-Earth-orbit component to preserve launch start timing in 2029 despite schedule-delays pressure from European governments. The expanded approach targets a full 264-satellite system launch around 2032.

2026-06-15T04:53:14.338275-07:00

Iris2 adds 66 early-delivery LEO satellites to start launches in 2029

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Gilat Satellite Networks to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satco Gilat Satellite Networks has agreed to buy the majority of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite & Space Communications business for $157.5 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, with working-capital adjustments. The deal follows a previously failed Comtech acquisition attempt by Gilat’s U.S. peer six years ago.

2026-06-15T03:46:22.094115-07:00

Gilat Satellite Networks to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satco

Bloomberg

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OHB launches €500M rights offering to boost free float and fund European space and defense growth after SpaceX IPO lift German satellite manufacturer OHB plans a €500 million ($581 million) capital raise via a rights offering, aiming to broaden its limited free float. The move is framed as fresh growth capital for Europe’s space and defense programs, with momentum attributed to investor appetite after SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut.

2026-06-15T01:48:31.296516-07:00

OHB launches €500M rights offering to boost free float and fund European space and defense growth after SpaceX IPO lift

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Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace says it is stepping up Europe-focused “sovereign” space plans for intelligence, including ISR and RF signals intelligence. The company ties the effort to adaptations of SpinLaunch technology, positioning the approach around faster, time-sensitive access to deployable LEO capability for government users.

2026-06-14T23:15:54.940695-07:00

Kongsberg ramps up European sovereign ISR and RF signals intelligence ambitions, leveraging SpinLaunch adaptation

Wall Street Journal

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads Financings tied to SpaceX and major AI players (including Anthropic and Alphabet) are fueling a rapid expansion of capital into space startups, where investors appear willing to absorb heavy new issuance despite rising risk. The momentum is prompting additional IPO-driven fundraising as companies seek to ride the public-market spotlight.

2026-06-14T19:18:24.369579-07:00

Space and AI investors chase the “rocket-to-AI” narrative, driving record financings as the IPO wave spreads

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Lockheed Martin wins $514M U.S. Space Force contract for GPS IIIF SV23/24 to expand modernized anti-jam M-Code constellation

Gilat Satellite Networks to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satco

SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 from Vandenberg as first post-Nasdaq-debut rocket

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

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