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U.S. Space Force establishes cyber units to protect rocket launches

The U.S. Space Force has created dedicated cyber units tasked with defending rocket launches from digital threats, bolstering mission assurance for government and commercial launch operations. The units will focus on protecting launch systems, range infrastructure and mission data from intrusion or disruption.

2026-03-23T14:47:25.258224-07:00

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Institutional capital and reusable launches mark a 'pivotal time' for the space economy

2026-03-23T10:42:28.008695-07:00

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Space Force: China’s space build‑out is accelerating even as the U.S. leads on reusable launches

2026-03-23T08:58:47.409336-07:00

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York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook

2026-03-23T07:12:22.751358-07:00

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U.S. Space Force establishes cyber units to protect rocket launches The U.S. Space Force has created dedicated cyber units tasked with defending rocket launches from digital threats, bolstering mission assurance for government and commercial launch operations. The units will focus on protecting launch systems, range infrastructure and mission data from intrusion or disruption.

2026-03-23T14:47:25.258224-07:00

U.S. Space Force establishes cyber units to protect rocket launches

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Parsons unveils satellite antenna targeted at military communications Parsons unveiled a new satellite antenna targeted at the military communications market, expanding its product portfolio into defense-focused SATCOM hardware. The launch signals Parsons' bid to supply government and contractor customers with platform and ground-based satellite connectivity solutions for military communications.

2026-03-23T12:09:48.503181-07:00

Parsons unveils satellite antenna targeted at military communications

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Institutional capital and reusable launches mark a 'pivotal time' for the space economy Seraphim Space CEO Mark Boggett told SATELLITE 2026 it's a 'pivotal time' as institutional and infrastructure funds begin to move into the sector—bolstering startup financing—just as launch cadence, reusable-vehicle activity and the FAA's high-case forecast (183 operations in 2025 to 566 by 2034) accelerate.

2026-03-23T10:42:28.008695-07:00

Institutional capital and reusable launches mark a 'pivotal time' for the space economy

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Space Force: China’s space build‑out is accelerating even as the U.S. leads on reusable launches U.S. officials say China’s space capabilities are expanding rapidly and gaining momentum toward major‑power status, while U.S. launch activity still outpaces Beijing on reusable‑rocket flights. The contrast—fast Chinese programmatic growth alongside U.S. reusable‑launch dominance—sharpens strategic and industrial competition in orbit.

2026-03-23T08:58:47.409336-07:00

Space Force: China’s space build‑out is accelerating even as the U.S. leads on reusable launches

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York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook York Space is benefiting from rising defence demand that has bolstered its order book and validated its smallsat manufacturing push, but shifts in government procurement and contracting timelines have introduced uncertainty into near‑term revenue and delivery forecasts, clouding the company's short‑term outlook.

2026-03-23T07:12:22.751358-07:00

York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook

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A dedicated software strategy for Artemis, lunar operations and U.S. space defense NASA’s Artemis missions and Gateway plans will place life‑support, guidance, manual control and mission‑operations software at the center of crewed deep‑space flights. A unified software strategy is needed to coordinate development, verification, reuse and cyber resilience across exploration and defense programs.

2026-03-23T06:02:23.126289-07:00

A dedicated software strategy for Artemis, lunar operations and U.S. space defense

SpaceWatch Global

Aurora spaceplane radar-tracked in live New Zealand defense trial The Royal New Zealand Navy, DST and Dawn Aerospace completed a live radar-tracking experiment that successfully detected and followed the Aurora Spaceplane during a New Zealand defence test. The trial demonstrates operational sensor engagement with a commercial reusable spaceplane and strengthens government–industry monitoring ties.

2026-03-23T04:39:14.952994-07:00

Aurora spaceplane radar-tracked in live New Zealand defense trial

Wall Street Journal

Ukraine mounts its biggest domestic offensive in over two years after Russia loses Starlink access Kyiv’s forces have achieved their largest territorial gains in more than two years after Russia lost the use of Starlink. The abrupt change in battlefield connectivity — tied to SpaceX/Elon Musk’s control of Starlink access — altered operational conditions and enabled Ukrainian units to press the attack.

2026-03-21T03:15:10.471756-07:00

Ukraine mounts its biggest domestic offensive in over two years after Russia loses Starlink access

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U.S. Space Force establishes cyber units to protect rocket launches

Institutional capital and reusable launches mark a 'pivotal time' for the space economy

Space Force: China’s space build‑out is accelerating even as the U.S. leads on reusable launches

York Space rides defense surge but procurement changes cloud near‑term outlook

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