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Space Force explores alternatives as ULA's Vulcan faces possible months‑long grounding

The U.S. Space Force is evaluating alternative launch options after United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur could be grounded for months while investigators probe a recent anomaly. The potential pause threatens launch schedules, may force mission reassignments or delays, and pressures remaining providers and range capacity.

2026-03-25T16:22:23.195082-07:00

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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

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Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

2026-03-25T07:02:22.054893-07:00

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DSI 6th Assured PNT Summit — Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing, Apr 7–8, 2026, Washington DC Defense Strategies Institute will hold its 6th Assured PNT Summit in Washington, DC, April 7–8, 2026, convening military, federal, industry and academic leaders in a closed town-hall to discuss resilient positioning, navigation and timing — focusing on GNSS integrity, jamming/spoofing resilience and multi-source PNT integration.

2026-03-25T17:05:07.629292-07:00

DSI 6th Assured PNT Summit — Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing, Apr 7–8, 2026, Washington DC

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Space Force explores alternatives as ULA's Vulcan faces possible months‑long grounding The U.S. Space Force is evaluating alternative launch options after United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur could be grounded for months while investigators probe a recent anomaly. The potential pause threatens launch schedules, may force mission reassignments or delays, and pressures remaining providers and range capacity.

2026-03-25T16:22:23.195082-07:00

Space Force explores alternatives as ULA's Vulcan faces possible months‑long grounding

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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut Telesat is conducting laser communications tests as it seeks to position its upcoming low‑Earth‑orbit service for defence users. The optical link trial aims to validate high‑capacity, low‑latency intersatellite and ground connections and to demonstrate military‑grade performance ahead of the constellation's debut.

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

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Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations Infinity Avionics unveiled Aquila, a next‑generation high‑resolution imaging system built for complex on‑orbit operations. Aquila is presented as a dedicated space imaging solution designed to deliver high-resolution optical imagery to support demanding orbital tasks and expand in-space situational and mission imaging capability.

2026-03-25T07:02:22.054893-07:00

Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift Germany's shift to 'orbital realpolitik' signals Europe's long‑delayed recognition of space as a strategic domain, catalysing a new continental defence agenda and an industrial‑led space strategy. It elevates sovereign access, defence procurement and closer state‑industry coordination as central priorities for European policymakers.

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

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Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield A source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for President Donald Trump's Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative. The collaboration concerns the software component of the missile‑shield program.

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

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Middle East conflict accelerates demand for sovereign satcoms and reshapes industry priorities Executives told conference audiences the Middle East war — alongside rising global conflicts and geopolitical tensions — is driving governments toward sovereign satellite communications while pressuring commercial operators to deliver resilient services faster amid supply‑chain and regulatory headaches.

2026-03-24T14:07:24.869251-07:00

Middle East conflict accelerates demand for sovereign satcoms and reshapes industry priorities

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SDA slows Tranche 1 launches as optical mesh linking lags The Space Development Agency has slowed Tranche 1 satellite launches to prioritise on‑orbit performance and integration testing, agency leaders say. SDA director GP Sandhoo acknowledged the program is behind schedule: the planned optical inter‑satellite mesh for Tranche 1 has not yet been built up or linked.

2026-03-24T10:02:33.795101-07:00

SDA slows Tranche 1 launches as optical mesh linking lags

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Space Force explores alternatives as ULA's Vulcan faces possible months‑long grounding

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

Infinity Avionics unveils Aquila high-resolution imaging system for complex on-orbit operations

News Timeline