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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

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World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

2026-02-20T15:09:54.368445-08:00

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Axelspace, Synspective win imagery contracts with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Electric for Japan MoD Tri‑Sat project

2026-02-20T11:53:27.332847-08:00

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Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations

2026-02-20T12:13:51.510608-08:00

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00

Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

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World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets The world’s largest satellite and connectivity conference convenes commercial operators, government agencies and defense contractors to showcase satellite programs, connectivity solutions and policy debates across civil, military and commercial markets. Attendees will surface procurement priorities, partnership announcements, spectrum issues and emerging on‑orbit capabilities.

2026-02-20T15:09:54.368445-08:00

World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

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Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations Rising geopolitical volatility is pushing countries to accelerate plans for sovereign satellite constellations, as previously stable alliances fray. Governments are prioritizing national satcoms, Earth observation and resilient ground infrastructure to secure communications, intelligence and independent access to space capabilities.

2026-02-20T12:13:51.510608-08:00

Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations

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Axelspace, Synspective win imagery contracts with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Electric for Japan MoD Tri‑Sat project Axelspace and Synspective finalised agreements with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace and Mitsubishi Electric to provide optical and SAR imagery for a Japanese Ministry of Defense Tri‑Sat constellation. The contracts place commercial microsatellite imagery providers directly into Japan’s defence ISR supply chain.

2026-02-20T11:53:27.332847-08:00

Axelspace, Synspective win imagery contracts with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Electric for Japan MoD Tri‑Sat project

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Boeing opens $10M EO/IR sensor production line in El Segundo to boost Space Force missile‑warning satellites Boeing has opened a new 9,000 sq ft, $10 million electro‑optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor production line at its El Segundo satellite facility to ramp manufacture of missile‑tracking sensors for U.S. Space Force missile‑warning satellites, meet projected demand, add customers and transition new technology into regular production.

2026-02-20T05:10:19.882613-08:00

Boeing opens $10M EO/IR sensor production line in El Segundo to boost Space Force missile‑warning satellites

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European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence The European Commission, via its CWP 2026, unveiled the 'European Space Shield' — an action plan intended to reinforce EU member states' defense capabilities by coordinating space assets, resilience measures and cooperative procurement. The initiative signals a stepped-up EU role in space-based defence planning and capability development.

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

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MDA Space launches 49North to pursue Canada's C4ISR and defence procurement MDA Space has launched 49North, an Ottawa-based subsidiary focused on defence services including C4ISR integration, sensing and radar, autonomous systems and secure digital mission systems. The unit will pursue Canada's defence procurement and C4ISR market, aiming to capture billions in planned Canadian defence contracts.

2026-02-19T12:53:27.960362-08:00

MDA Space launches 49North to pursue Canada's C4ISR and defence procurement

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SpaceX and Blue Origin shift to lunar development as Pentagon advances 'Golden Dome' SpaceX and Blue Origin have shifted priorities toward lunar development just as the Department of Defense advances its 'Golden Dome' next‑generation missile‑defence concept. The concurrence is creating fresh commercial pathways and defence procurement signals as government needs intersect with lunar infrastructure and on‑orbit capability demands.

2026-02-19T11:06:44.179640-08:00

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift to lunar development as Pentagon advances 'Golden Dome'

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Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

World's largest satellite & connectivity conference unites commercial, government and defense markets

Axelspace, Synspective win imagery contracts with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui and Mitsubishi Electric for Japan MoD Tri‑Sat project

Geopolitical Volatility Spurs Nations to Build Sovereign Satellite Constellations

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