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US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA

Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SES Space and Defense a five-year blanket purchase agreement for global Ku-band connectivity, including managed connectivity services. The BPA structure is designed to enable the military to obtain Ku-band connectivity more quickly as operational needs arise.

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2026-07-07T13:13:53.630965-07:00

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SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate “buy” coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins underpin bullish long-term

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2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

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SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite

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2026-07-07T05:17:07.518622-07:00

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Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales

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2026-07-07T01:14:36.209776-07:00

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US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SES Space and Defense a five-year blanket purchase agreement for global Ku-band connectivity, including managed connectivity services. The BPA structure is designed to enable the military to obtain Ku-band connectivity more quickly as operational needs arise.

2026-07-07T13:13:53.630965-07:00

US Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards SES a 5-year Ku-band connectivity BPA

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SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite SpaceX has scheduled the Transporter-17 rideshare mission for July 7, carrying a nuclear-powered satellite designed and operated commercially for use in orbit. The launch marks the first time a nuclear-energy spacecraft in orbit is being deployed as part of a commercial space mission.

2026-07-07T05:17:07.518622-07:00

SpaceX Transporter-17 to launch first commercially designed, operator-owned nuclear-powered satellite

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SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate “buy” coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins underpin bullish long-term SpaceX was added to the Nasdaq-100, a change expected to trigger large-scale passive buying. Ahead of and following the index move, Wall Street firms including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo initiated coverage with buy ratings, citing long-term growth across AI, space and communications. Separately, U.S. Space Force awarded major satellite contracts to SpaceX, reinforcing its position in next-generation military space networks.

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate “buy” coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins underpin bullish long-term

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SpaceX satellite wins test Pentagon’s commitment to competition

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

SpaceX satellite wins test Pen

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Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales Isar Aerospace has signed an agreement to develop a Canadian launch site for Spectrum, linked to a broader deal involving the sale of submarines to the Canadian military. The arrangement connects small-launch infrastructure work with defense-driven procurement and industrial cooperation.

2026-07-07T01:14:36.209776-07:00

Isar Aerospace signs deal to develop a Canadian Spectrum launch site, tied to Canadian submarine sales

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Cyber in Space signs exclusive strategic partnership with ExeQuantum to deliver post-quantum-ready cybersecurity for the aerospa Cyber in Space announced an exclusive strategic partnership with post-quantum cryptography firm ExeQuantum. The deal is intended to expand delivery of advanced cyber-resilience and “quantum-readiness” services for organizations across the global aerospace and space sector, aligning resilience planning with emerging quantum-era security needs.

2026-07-06T12:52:16.824357-07:00

Cyber in Space signs exclusive strategic partnership with ExeQuantum to deliver post-quantum-ready cybersecurity for the aerospa

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BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft BAE Systems says its Endura space microprocessor has demonstrated operation in demanding radiation environments relevant to national security spacecraft, clearing a key qualification hurdle for onboard computing. The result targets the needs of military satellite programs seeking higher-performance spaceborne processing.

2026-07-06T06:09:44.338596-07:00

BAE Systems’ Endura space microprocessor clears radiation testing for national security spacecraft

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Apophis 2029: DART, Hera and RAMSES showcase how planetary defence is maturing With asteroid Apophis approaching Earth in 2029, DART, Hera and RAMSES are highlighted as key efforts demonstrating how science, enabling technologies and international cooperation are moving planetary defence from concept to capability. The cluster frames coordinated missions as proof of improved detection-to-response readiness.

2026-07-06T01:31:47.058566-07:00

Apophis 2029: DART, Hera and RAMSES showcase how planetary defence is maturing

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