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NATO Summit: Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye, the UK back an Airbus A400M multinational fleet project; LOI for

At the NATO Summit Defence Forum, Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the UK launched a High Visibility Project centered on the Airbus A400M. NATO also signed a Letter of Intent to expand its ISR Force by pursuing MQ-4C Triton, alongside plans by eight allies to interlink their national defense satellite fleets into a single network.

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2026-07-09T22:15:38.150336-07:00

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SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb

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2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00

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Pentagon accelerates directed-energy: Lockheed/nLIGHT high-energy lasers; Space Force funds Pulse Space $40M for laser power and

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2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

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2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

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NATO Summit: Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye, the UK back an Airbus A400M multinational fleet project; LOI for At the NATO Summit Defence Forum, Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the UK launched a High Visibility Project centered on the Airbus A400M. NATO also signed a Letter of Intent to expand its ISR Force by pursuing MQ-4C Triton, alongside plans by eight allies to interlink their national defense satellite fleets into a single network.

2026-07-09T22:15:38.150336-07:00

NATO Summit: Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye, the UK back an Airbus A400M multinational fleet project; LOI for

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Telesat to supply Military Ka-band capacity for Canada’s ESCP-P Polar satellite program Telesat has agreed with the Canadian government to provide military Ka-band satellite capacity for Canada’s Enhanced Satellite Communications Project – Polar (ESCP-P). The deal is positioned to support Arctic connectivity requirements through dedicated access to satellite communications capacity in the Polar mission context.

2026-07-09T13:15:10.877092-07:00

Telesat to supply Military Ka-band capacity for Canada’s ESCP-P Polar satellite program

Via Satellite

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Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications The Canadian Armed Forces has selected Telesat Lightspeed to provide the Mil-Ka-band component of the ESCP-P Arctic military communications program. The decision positions Lightspeed as a key satellite communications capability for operations in Canada’s Arctic region under the ESCP-P effort.

2026-07-09T13:15:10.877092-07:00

Canadian Armed Forces selects Telesat Lightspeed as Mil-Ka-band component for ESCP-P Arctic military communications

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SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb SpaceX has applied for approval to deploy and operate a 100,000-member Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit. The company says each next-generation satellite would weigh about 4,400 pounds.

2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00

SpaceX applies to operate a 100,000-satellite Starlink megaconstellation—each spacecraft ~4,400 lb

Universe Today

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Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations Astrophysicists have developed an “ultra-black” coating concept aimed at mitigating the skyglow and observational interference attributed to increasingly dense satellite constellations. The approach targets reflectivity, seeking to lower how much sunlight satellites scatter back toward ground-based astronomy.

2026-07-09T12:00:30.984438-07:00

Ultra-black coating could reduce light pollution from satellite constellations

SpaceNews.com

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Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification San Francisco-based Xona says it has unveiled a high-profile roster of partners tasked with developing equipment compatible with its Pulsar precision positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) constellation. The program is aimed at verifying interoperability with devices and accelerating readiness for Pulsar-linked services.

2026-07-09T11:00:11.955954-07:00

Xona lines up partners to develop Pulsar-compatible PNT equipment for verification

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j Jet Access Maintenance has been named an authorized Starlink dealer, expanding its business-jet connectivity offering with LEO satellite internet sales plus STC-based installations. The move positions the MRO/installation provider to deliver high-speed, global connectivity upgrades at multiple U.S. operating bases.

2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

Breaking Defense

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DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites The US Air Force says “space operational energy” is becoming a priority, with plans to convene industry days to enable collaboration with external partners. The push reflects DoD and Silicon Valley’s growing interest in solar power beaming satellites as an enabling energy concept for space operations.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00

DoD signals “space operational energy” push, courting Silicon Valley partners for solar power beaming satellites

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