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Satellites That Never Stop Moving: The Next Chapter in Space Defense

A new wave of defensive satellite concepts emphasizes continuously maneuvering spacecraft designed to keep orbiting assets in motion to complicate targeting and improve survivability. The approach signals a shift from static constellations toward active, resilient architectures intended for contested orbital environments.

2025-09-24T14:01:38.519473-07:00

skyandtelescope.org

SpaceX lofts NASA's IMAP and two space‑weather satellites from Kennedy to sharpen solar‑storm warnings

2025-09-24T10:52:35.758900-07:00

Breaking Defense

Space Force mandates on‑orbit refueling for RG‑XX space domain‑awareness satellites; draft RFP due end‑2025

2025-09-24T10:14:32.088966-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Chinese spacecraft images Maxar remote‑sensing and U.S. early‑warning satellites

2025-09-23T16:15:45.456664-07:00

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Satellites That Never Stop Moving: The Next Chapter in Space Defense A new wave of defensive satellite concepts emphasizes continuously maneuvering spacecraft designed to keep orbiting assets in motion to complicate targeting and improve survivability. The approach signals a shift from static constellations toward active, resilient architectures intended for contested orbital environments.

2025-09-24T14:01:38.519473-07:00

Satellites That Never Stop Moving: The Next Chapter in Space Defense

NASA

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NASA hires Katalyst to launch tug to reboost $500 million orbiting observatory NASA has awarded a contract to Katalyst Space Technologies to deliver and operate a tug that will reboost an aging, $500 million orbiting observatory threatened with atmospheric reentry. The mission will demonstrate rapid, commercial on‑orbit propulsion and life‑extension capability for a government science asset.

2025-09-24T13:38:33.863388-07:00

NASA hires Katalyst to launch tug to reboost $500 million orbiting observatory

Space Intel Report

KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification and regulatory support vital for regional satellite operators At a Paris industry forum, regional fleet operators KT Sat, Hispasat and Thaicom said they want recognition as space companies and warned that service diversification and clearer regulatory support are essential to preserve competitiveness. They highlighted the need to adapt business models amid evolving satellite markets and new commercial entrants.

2025-09-24T12:39:50.106940-07:00

KT Sat, Hispasat, Thaicom: Diversification and regulatory support vital for regional satellite operators

Ars Technica

Cosmic carpool: three spacecraft head to L1 space‑weather outpost Three spacecraft are heading together to a remote space‑weather observation post near the Sun‑Earth L1 point, delivering coordinated measurements to sharpen forecasts of solar storms that threaten satellites, communications and power systems. The clustered arrival aims to provide redundant, multi‑point coverage for earlier, more reliable warnings.

2025-09-24T12:22:47.384000-07:00

Cosmic carpool: three spacecraft head to L1 space‑weather outpost

CNN

FireSat: Earth Fire Alliance, Muon Space and Google to field 50+ satellites for near‑real‑time global wildfire detection The Earth Fire Alliance has teamed with Muon Space and Google to deploy FireSat, a dedicated constellation of more than 50 satellites that will scan the planet in near real time for wildfire signatures. AI analysis will deliver near‑continuous alerts and imagery to accelerate detection and response worldwide.

2025-09-24T11:35:10.732636-07:00

FireSat: Earth Fire Alliance, Muon Space and Google to field 50+ satellites for near‑real‑time global wildfire detection

CTV News

Fire forces delay to NordSpace Newfoundland launch amid Canada’s commercial spaceport push Fire and smoke forced a Tuesday postponement of NordSpace’s planned rocket launch from Newfoundland, interrupting the company’s bid to demonstrate Canada-based orbital capability. The setback arrives as Canada races to bring new commercial spaceports online to support small-satellite deployments and domestic launch services.

2025-09-24T10:59:33.762622-07:00

Fire forces delay to NordSpace Newfoundland launch amid Canada’s commercial spaceport push

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SpaceX lofts NASA's IMAP and two space‑weather satellites from Kennedy to sharpen solar‑storm warnings SpaceX launched NASA’s IMAP heliophysics probe and two additional space‑weather satellites aboard a Falcon 9 from LC‑39A at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 24, initiating a coordinated effort to map the heliosphere’s boundaries and provide earlier warning of solar storms that threaten satellites, communications and power systems.

2025-09-24T10:52:35.758900-07:00

SpaceX lofts NASA's IMAP and two space‑weather satellites from Kennedy to sharpen solar‑storm warnings

Breaking Defense

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Space Force mandates on‑orbit refueling for RG‑XX space domain‑awareness satellites; draft RFP due end‑2025 The U.S. Space Force will require its next‑generation RG‑XX space domain awareness satellites to support on‑orbit refueling, making RG‑XX the first official acquisition program with that mandate. A draft request for proposals is targeted for release by the end of 2025, with a solicitation expected in the coming months.

2025-09-24T10:14:32.088966-07:00

Space Force mandates on‑orbit refueling for RG‑XX space domain‑awareness satellites; draft RFP due end‑2025

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