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Space Force awards up to $1.843B Andromeda GEO space‑domain awareness IDIQ to 14 companies

Space Systems Command awarded a firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity multiple‑award contract with a $1.843 billion ceiling to 14 companies under the Andromeda program. The awards fund GEO orbital‑tracking and space‑domain awareness capabilities intended to replace and augment GSSAP‑era sensing in geostationary orbit.

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

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Vantor unveils Vantage and Pulse smallsat classes to combine high‑res and frequent‑revisit imaging

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

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

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

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Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

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Space Force awards up to $1.843B Andromeda GEO space‑domain awareness IDIQ to 14 companies Space Systems Command awarded a firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity multiple‑award contract with a $1.843 billion ceiling to 14 companies under the Andromeda program. The awards fund GEO orbital‑tracking and space‑domain awareness capabilities intended to replace and augment GSSAP‑era sensing in geostationary orbit.

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

Space Force awards up to $1.843B Andromeda GEO space‑domain awareness IDIQ to 14 companies

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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 smallsat classes to combine high‑res and frequent‑revisit imaging Vantor unveiled two electro‑optical satellite classes — Vantage (high‑resolution) and Pulse (smallsat revisit boosters) — to create a hybrid constellation blending high‑ and low‑resolution imagery. The mix is designed to raise revisit rates and persistence for commercial and intelligence customers, complicating adversaries' attempts to conceal activity.

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

Vantor unveils Vantage and Pulse smallsat classes to combine high‑res and frequent‑revisit imaging

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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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Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations Sky Perfect JSAT CEO Eiichi Yonekura sets out a multi‑faceted growth plan as the operator pushes beyond traditional services into expanded commercial, government and space‑systems offerings, partnerships and new product lines to defend market share amid intensifying competition and geopolitical demand.

2026-04-08T13:40:21.521246-07:00

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

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Space sovereignty is no longer optional — governments and industry must act Governments and industry must rapidly define and resource ‘space sovereignty’—from resilient sovereign satcoms and hardened supply chains to legal and operational norms—to protect national interests and ensure dependable commercial services. The piece outlines policy, procurement and industry steps to operationalize sovereign capabilities.

2026-04-08T11:07:25.396550-07:00

Space sovereignty is no longer optional — governments and industry must act

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LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool LeoLabs has launched a military-focused space domain awareness tool that delivers space monitoring and tracking capabilities for defense users. The offering packages the company's orbital sensors and analytics into a product tailored for military use, intended to support operational space situational awareness.

2026-04-08T06:06:46.228991-07:00

LeoLabs launches military-focused space domain awareness tool

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As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront As threats to satellites spread, space security has emerged as a central strategic concern. Governments and industry are prioritizing protection and resilience for orbital assets amid a multiplying threat environment, elevating policy, procurement and operational responses across defence and commercial space sectors.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

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Space Force awards up to $1.843B Andromeda GEO space‑domain awareness IDIQ to 14 companies

Vantor unveils Vantage and Pulse smallsat classes to combine high‑res and frequent‑revisit imaging

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

Sky Perfect JSAT outlines multi‑faceted strategy for global satellite operations

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