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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

The House Armed Services Committee moved to preserve a Space Force missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon plans to cancel, authorizing $415 million for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program in its fiscal 2027 defense policy bill markup.

2026-06-04T15:40:54.274537-07:00

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Real-time satellite intelligence boosts Ukraine’s drone targeting effectiveness from the edge of the battlefield

2026-06-04T19:11:46.843064-07:00

Reuters

Reuters: Satellite imagery shows—then removes—a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

2026-06-04T03:56:06.035630-07:00

AeroTime

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation

2026-06-04T03:27:24.875037-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

Real-time satellite intelligence boosts Ukraine’s drone targeting effectiveness from the edge of the battlefield Ukrainian forces operating close to the front line are using electronic-device signals hidden under foliage, then pairing that activity with real-time satellite intelligence to detect targets. The approach is described as making drone strikes “deadlier than ever” by accelerating find-and-attack cycles.

2026-06-04T19:11:46.843064-07:00

Real-time satellite intelligence boosts Ukraine’s drone targeting effectiveness from the edge of the battlefield

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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I The House Armed Services Committee moved to preserve a Space Force missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon plans to cancel, authorizing $415 million for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program in its fiscal 2027 defense policy bill markup.

2026-06-04T15:40:54.274537-07:00

HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

SpaceNews.com

HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs

2026-06-04T15:40:54.274537-07:00

HASC NDAA markup challenges Sp

SpaceWatch Africa

Planet Labs lands $22M NGA option for unclassified AI-enabled maritime and crisis monitoring Planet Labs secured an $22 million option (Luno B) with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for unclassified, AI-enabled data analytics supporting U.S. Combatant Commands, under a contract that began last year. The company also received a new award for crisis response monitoring alongside an 8-figure contract extension covering maritime surveillance.

2026-06-04T09:12:01.966097-07:00

Planet Labs lands $22M NGA option for unclassified AI-enabled maritime and crisis monitoring

Reuters

Reuters: Satellite imagery shows—then removes—a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a suspected structure at the entrance of the disputed Scarborough Shoal last week, but later imagery suggests the structure is no longer there. The episode adds another data point to competing South China Sea presence claims.

2026-06-04T03:56:06.035630-07:00

Reuters: Satellite imagery shows—then removes—a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

AeroTime

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation Australia and the U.S. have signed a Statement of Intent to strengthen collaboration in military space operations, further solidifying bilateral defense cooperation in space. The SoI signals continued alignment on operational coordination and shared activity across the strategic space domain.

2026-06-04T03:27:24.875037-07:00

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation

SpaceWatch Global

Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection Infinite Orbits has selected Open Cosmos’ platforms for its “Tom & Jerry” low Earth orbit (LEO) space domain awareness (SSA) demonstration, aiming to advance autonomous inspection and operational SSA capabilities. The effort is positioned to test how onboard systems can support routine, scalable SSA workflows in orbit.

2026-06-04T00:02:34.490459-07:00

Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos partner on LEO space domain awareness demo using autonomous on-orbit inspection

The War Zone

Satellite imagery shows China’s newly spotted large submarine design without a traditional sail/conning tower Satellite imagery reports a previously unknown Chinese large submarine featuring an unusual layout that omits a conventional sail/conning tower. Researcher H I Sutton flags the design as distinctive, and framing suggests it could represent a fast-attack-sized platform with interceptor/rapid-attack relevance.

2026-06-03T13:22:43.982938-07:00

Satellite imagery shows China’s newly spotted large submarine design without a traditional sail/conning tower

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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

Real-time satellite intelligence boosts Ukraine’s drone targeting effectiveness from the edge of the battlefield

Reuters: Satellite imagery shows—then removes—a suspected structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Australia and the United States sign Statement of Intent to deepen military space operations cooperation

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