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Wall Street Journal • Amrith Ramkumar, Anissa Gardizy, Becky Peterson

SpaceX in early talks to supply Pentagon computing capacity for AI models

SpaceX is reportedly in early discussions with the Defense Department to provide data-center computing capacity for running AI models, with the arrangement valued in the billions of dollars. The talks would further deepen the company’s ties to the Pentagon’s AI modernization effort.

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2026-07-17T16:45:44.734298-07:00

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BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness

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2026-07-17T12:17:36.276169-07:00

Breaking Defense

DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030

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2026-07-17T10:27:36.234562-07:00

Space Intel Report

Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite

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2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

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SpaceX in early talks to supply Pentagon computing capacity for AI models SpaceX is reportedly in early discussions with the Defense Department to provide data-center computing capacity for running AI models, with the arrangement valued in the billions of dollars. The talks would further deepen the company’s ties to the Pentagon’s AI modernization effort.

2026-07-17T16:45:44.734298-07:00

SpaceX in early talks to supply Pentagon computing capacity for AI models

Via Satellite

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BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness BosonQ Psi Federal LLC (BQP) has secured SpaceWERX funding to advance its quantum-assisted AI platform aimed at improving Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The support is intended to accelerate development of capabilities designed to enhance situational understanding of the space environment.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.276169-07:00

BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness

Via Satellite

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HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise HawkEye 360 says it demonstrated tactical direct downlink capabilities while participating in the multilateral Valiant Shield military exercise, highlighting how its signals intelligence architecture can support timely, on-demand data delivery. The company framed the test as a practical step toward operationally relevant downlink performance.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.138750-07:00

HawkEye 360 demonstrates tactical direct downlink during multilateral Valiant Shield exercise

Breaking Defense

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DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030 The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has issued a call to industry seeking proposals to field an operational power-beaming capability via satellites. The effort targets power beaming between spacecraft (space-to-space) and downlink to Earth (space-to-ground), with an operational goal by 2030.

2026-07-17T10:27:36.234562-07:00

DIU calls for near-term demo of space-to-space and space-to-ground power-beaming capability by 2030

Universe Today

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FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite The US Federal Communications Commission has approved the first test launch of Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, the initial step toward the company’s planned Reflect Orbital space reflector constellation. The approval clears the path for test-lifespan deployment under FCC authorization.

2026-07-17T04:51:29.219067-07:00

FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite

Space Intel Report

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Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite Swedish satellite operator and mobile satcom terminal manufacturer Ovzon said revenue for the three months ended June 30 rose 48% year over year and EBITDA increased 38%. Operating profit and cash flow also climbed materially, while the company said it is still considering its second-satellite plans.

2026-07-17T04:45:24.393807-07:00

Ovzon reports 48% revenue growth and 38% EBITDA increase in Q2; company weighs timing for its second satellite

Space.com

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Study warns extreme solar storms could be more damaging to satellites, power grids and communications than previously estimated A new scientific study argues that “once-in-a-thousand-year” solar storms may pose higher-than-expected risks to space assets and critical terrestrial infrastructure. Researchers say worst-case geomagnetic conditions could translate into greater impacts for satellites, power grids and communications than earlier threat models suggested.

2026-07-17T03:10:03.859346-07:00

Study warns extreme solar storms could be more damaging to satellites, power grids and communications than previously estimated

SpaceWatch Global

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Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million award supporting the U.S. Space Force’s digital transformation. Over a 4.5-year period, the program will deliver AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training capabilities for Guardians tasked with protecting and defending the U.S.

2026-07-17T01:12:27.030066-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training

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