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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

A leading expert warned that a commercial satellite firm's decision to withhold imagery of Iran could set a dangerous precedent, saying the move appears aimed at limiting the American public's ability to understand what’s happening rather than changing battlefield outcomes.

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00

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Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space

2026-04-09T08:07:24.055463-07:00

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State of launch 2026: cadence and deadline constraints are picking winners and losers

2026-04-09T05:56:32.105490-07:00

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Space Force awards $1.843B Andromeda IDIQ to 14 firms for maneuverable GEO space-domain awareness satellites

2026-04-09T04:38:15.725714-07:00

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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent A leading expert warned that a commercial satellite firm's decision to withhold imagery of Iran could set a dangerous precedent, saying the move appears aimed at limiting the American public's ability to understand what’s happening rather than changing battlefield outcomes.

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00

Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

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Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium, focusing on how nations and commercial players can rebuild and expand international collaboration in space. The piece examines policy, partnership and diplomatic fault lines that will shape civil, commercial and defense cooperation at the Colorado Springs gathering.

2026-04-09T08:07:24.055463-07:00

Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space

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Commercial Satellites as the New Arsenal: Defense and Industry Implications Commercial satellites are evolving from civilian infrastructure into instruments of national power, supplying communications, sensing and targeting capabilities that militaries and adversaries can access rapidly. That shift forces armed forces, regulators and space companies to rethink procurement, resilience, and legal frameworks for warfighting in orbit.

2026-04-09T07:11:17.822866-07:00

Commercial Satellites as the New Arsenal: Defense and Industry Implications

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State of launch 2026: cadence and deadline constraints are picking winners and losers Launch capacity and schedule constraints are creating decisive capability gates in 2026. Customers tied to firm deadlines — exemplified by Pentagon programs with Golden Dome‑style milestones — risk losing eligibility if providers cannot meet timing. Launch cadence and assured access are becoming as critical as capability or cost.

2026-04-09T05:56:32.105490-07:00

State of launch 2026: cadence and deadline constraints are picking winners and losers

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Space Force awards $1.843B Andromeda IDIQ to 14 firms for maneuverable GEO space-domain awareness satellites The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded a $1.843 billion multiple‑award, firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program to design and field maneuverable geostationary space‑domain awareness satellites for improved GEO surveillance, orbital tracking and on‑orbit inspection capabilities.

2026-04-09T04:38:15.725714-07:00

Space Force awards $1.843B Andromeda IDIQ to 14 firms for maneuverable GEO space-domain awareness satellites

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Lockheed wins $105M GPS ground control contract as OCX winds down Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $105 million contract to deliver a GPS ground control system as the Next-Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) program winds down, continuing the company's role in sustaining and modernizing U.S. GPS ground infrastructure for military and civil users.

2026-04-09T03:27:22.860540-07:00

Lockheed wins $105M GPS ground control contract as OCX winds down

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Vantor unveils Vantage and Pulse smallsats to build hybrid high‑res, frequent‑revisit constellation Vantor unveiled two new electro‑optical satellite classes, Vantage and Pulse, that pair high‑resolution platforms with smallsats to boost revisit rates and enable near‑real‑time global monitoring. The hybrid constellation is designed to improve imagery resolution and frequency, narrowing opportunities for concealment.

2026-04-09T03:00:37.624166-07:00

Vantor unveils Vantage and Pulse smallsats to build hybrid high‑res, frequent‑revisit constellation

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Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defence and space-based computing Apex plans to develop larger satellites to support missile defence missions and space‑based computing. The program seeks to field heavier platforms capable of hosting defensive payloads and on‑orbit processing, reflecting a push toward higher‑capability, defense‑aligned satellite architectures with expanded mission flexibility.

2026-04-09T02:18:53.156361-07:00

Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defence and space-based computing

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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space

State of launch 2026: cadence and deadline constraints are picking winners and losers

Space Force awards $1.843B Andromeda IDIQ to 14 firms for maneuverable GEO space-domain awareness satellites

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