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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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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Capella Space wins $49M military communications satellite demo contract Capella Space has won a $49 million contract to demo a military communications satellite. The award will fund a technology demonstration to validate the company’s space‑based communications payload and ground integration for defense use, advancing its entry into military satcom demonstrations.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.643710-07:00

Capella Space wins $49M military communications satellite demo contract

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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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EnduroSat and Shield Space to fly a maneuvering inspection cubesat next year as precursor to an orbital 'mothership' Bulgarian satellite maker EnduroSat and UK defense start‑up Shield Space will deploy a cubesat next year capable of maneuvering close to other spacecraft for on‑orbit inspection. The demonstrator is a first step toward a planned mothership that could host dozens of inspector cubesats for on‑demand missions.

2026-04-08T01:12:21.427464-07:00

EnduroSat and Shield Space to fly a maneuvering inspection cubesat next year as precursor to an orbital 'mothership'

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

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

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

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

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