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Kratos' OpenSpace ground system drives space-division growth as satellites become software-defined

Kratos Defense's OpenSpace software-defined ground system is driving growth in its space division as satellites across commercial and defense segments adopt on-orbit software reconfiguration. OpenSpace provides a ground-side architecture to manage software-defined payloads and missions, positioning Kratos to capture rising demand.

2026-02-24T17:33:18.912718-08:00

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NASA launches Space Umbrella to map Earth's magnetosphere with MMS data

2026-02-24T16:14:48.948649-08:00

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Iridium unveils 9604 tri‑mode IoT module combining SBD satellite, LTE‑M and GNSS

2026-02-24T04:17:10.318357-08:00

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Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting

2026-02-24T12:50:50.031303-08:00

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Space Intel Report

Kratos' OpenSpace ground system drives space-division growth as satellites become software-defined Kratos Defense's OpenSpace software-defined ground system is driving growth in its space division as satellites across commercial and defense segments adopt on-orbit software reconfiguration. OpenSpace provides a ground-side architecture to manage software-defined payloads and missions, positioning Kratos to capture rising demand.

2026-02-24T17:33:18.912718-08:00

Kratos' OpenSpace ground system drives space-division growth as satellites become software-defined

Universe Today

NASA launches Space Umbrella to map Earth's magnetosphere with MMS data NASA announced the Space Umbrella project, a coordinated effort to use data from the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission to map Earth's magnetosphere and better characterize solar‑storm dynamics. The initiative will support improved space‑weather understanding and operational forecasts for satellites and ground systems.

2026-02-24T16:14:48.948649-08:00

NASA launches Space Umbrella to map Earth's magnetosphere with MMS data

Via Satellite

Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting Applied Aerospace & Defense has acquired Vestigo Aerospace, the developer of drag-sail deorbit devices used to passively lower and dispose of satellites at end of life. The acquisition integrates drag-sail technology into Applied's portfolio, broadening its on-orbit disposal and space‑sustainability capabilities.

2026-02-24T12:50:50.031303-08:00

Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting

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Northwood Space names Zak Kirstein chief revenue officer after $100M funding raise Northwood Space named Zak Kirstein as chief revenue officer as the startup moves to scale following a recent $100 million funding raise. Kirstein will lead the company’s revenue and commercial expansion efforts as it ramps sales of satellite command-and-control services.

2026-02-24T12:35:44.968829-08:00

Northwood Space names Zak Kirstein chief revenue officer after $100M funding raise

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Methane Monitoring Science Act would direct NASA to improve detection of agricultural and industrial methane Two lawmakers introduced the Methane Monitoring Science Act to direct NASA to improve the nation’s ability to detect methane emissions from agriculture—including livestock—and industrial sources. The bill seeks expanded satellite and measurement capabilities to locate and quantify leaks for mitigation and enforcement.

2026-02-24T10:34:46.500944-08:00

Methane Monitoring Science Act would direct NASA to improve detection of agricultural and industrial methane

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Microsoft partners with SpaceX Starlink to expand global 'community internet' Microsoft is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink on a global "community internet" initiative intended to expand high‑speed connectivity; the collaboration will increase demand for Starlink services and strengthen revenues for a company already holding major U.S. Defense Department and NASA contracts.

2026-02-24T10:25:44.188433-08:00

Microsoft partners with SpaceX Starlink to expand global 'community internet'

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Lockheed Martin pushes GPS upgrade to counter jamming threats Lockheed Martin is pressing for modernization of the GPS satellite and receiver architecture to improve anti‑jamming resilience, arguing upgrades are needed to protect positioning, navigation and timing services from increasing interference. The company framed the case to Pentagon and allied customers as a defensive priority.

2026-02-24T07:54:32.062681-08:00

Lockheed Martin pushes GPS upgrade to counter jamming threats

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Gilat wins $39M in linefit and retrofit orders for Sidewinder multi‑orbit ESA terminals Gilat Satellite Networks has won $39 million in linefit and retrofit orders for its Sidewinder multi‑orbit electronically‑steered antenna (ESA) in‑flight connectivity terminals from a leading, unnamed satellite operator. The orders underline growing airline and business‑aviation demand for multi‑orbit IFC hardware and satellite network rollouts.

2026-02-24T06:27:06.738324-08:00

Gilat wins $39M in linefit and retrofit orders for Sidewinder multi‑orbit ESA terminals

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Kratos' OpenSpace ground system drives space-division growth as satellites become software-defined

NASA launches Space Umbrella to map Earth's magnetosphere with MMS data

Iridium unveils 9604 tri‑mode IoT module combining SBD satellite, LTE‑M and GNSS

Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting

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