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HASC FY2027 NDAA draft would fold SDA and Space RCO into a single structure

The House Armed Services Committee’s draft FY2027 NDAA would eliminate the Space Development Agency (SDA) and the Space RCO as separate entities, pressing for a consolidated organizational approach for Pentagon space programs. The move is positioned within broader HASC support for multiyear space acquisition and faster execution.

2026-05-27T15:42:01.618805-07:00

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Schaeffler teams with Spire to scale sovereign European satellite platforms in Germany

2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00

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Geopolitics opens a “sovereign launch” window for SpinLaunch, CEO says

2026-05-27T09:12:42.327373-07:00

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UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00

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HASC FY2027 NDAA draft would fold SDA and Space RCO into a single structure The House Armed Services Committee’s draft FY2027 NDAA would eliminate the Space Development Agency (SDA) and the Space RCO as separate entities, pressing for a consolidated organizational approach for Pentagon space programs. The move is positioned within broader HASC support for multiyear space acquisition and faster execution.

2026-05-27T15:42:01.618805-07:00

HASC FY2027 NDAA draft would fold SDA and Space RCO into a single structure

Ars Technica

NASA satellites demonstrate dual-use capability to locate GPS-jammer sources on Earth NASA says its science satellites can detect and help pinpoint sources of GPS interference on the ground—turning an observing capability into a potential tool for GPS/jamming attribution and response. The finding highlights how space-based sensing can complement operator and regulator measures against degraded-PNT threats.

2026-05-27T13:58:04.744272-07:00

NASA satellites demonstrate dual-use capability to locate GPS-jammer sources on Earth

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Geopolitics opens a “sovereign launch” window for SpinLaunch, CEO says SpinLaunch CEO Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz argues the space industry is being reshaped as much by geopolitics and sovereignty requirements as by engineering progress. He positions the company’s low-cost, rapid-access approach as a fit for customers seeking assured, time-bound orbital capability.

2026-05-27T09:12:42.327373-07:00

Geopolitics opens a “sovereign launch” window for SpinLaunch, CEO says

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Ukraine’s ex-defense official urges SpaceX to tighten Starlink terminal controls to curb Russian battlefield access A former senior Ukrainian defense official called on SpaceX to impose stricter controls on Starlink terminals, alleging they are reaching Russian forces through third countries or intermediaries. The request underscores ongoing concerns that commercial LEO connectivity can be diverted into contested military use, complicating wartime governance.

2026-05-27T08:39:45.362071-07:00

Ukraine’s ex-defense official urges SpaceX to tighten Starlink terminal controls to curb Russian battlefield access

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UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads Archangel Lightworks has completed field tests of TERRA-M, described as the world’s smallest deployable operational optical ground station, successfully transferring data between the ground station and a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. The project was funded by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and demonstrated secure, rapid downloads compatible with the U.S. Space Development Agency standard.

2026-05-27T05:09:40.120853-07:00

UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads

Reuters

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Schaeffler teams with Spire to scale sovereign European satellite platforms in Germany Schaeffler and Spire Global signed an MoU to co-develop sovereign-European space hardware and satellite platforms, with initial work focused on spacecraft subsystems and platforms for European defense, weather and security uses. The partnership is designed to scale Spire’s Munich facility to support “sovereign” production for government buyers.

2026-05-27T04:54:52.462787-07:00

Schaeffler teams with Spire to scale sovereign European satellite platforms in Germany

Reuters

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Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B for Space Data Network Backbone LEO communications The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop the “Space Data Network Backbone,” a low Earth orbit satellite network intended to operate as a military internet in space. The backbone is positioned to support the broader Space Data Network, including SDA transport-layer satellites.

2026-05-26T14:43:28.561315-07:00

Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29B for Space Data Network Backbone LEO communications

Breaking Defense

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires As counterspace threats and electronic warfare erode GPS utility, Exail highlights its Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) inertial navigation as a stable “source of truth” for land maneuver and precision fires in GNSS-denied environments. The pitch links high-end stability to autonomous operation under jamming/spoofing pressure.

2026-05-26T07:22:17.661706-07:00

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires

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HASC FY2027 NDAA draft would fold SDA and Space RCO into a single structure

Schaeffler teams with Spire to scale sovereign European satellite platforms in Germany

Geopolitics opens a “sovereign launch” window for SpinLaunch, CEO says

UK-led field trials validate Terra-M deployable optical ground station for secure LEO laser downloads

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