Via Satellite
• Anne Wainscott-Sargent
By 2040, the ability to see, decide and act first in a conflict may depend on resilient, networked constellations in orbit. The emerging space-defense environment will be increasingly weaponized and contested, making orbital architecture central to military awareness, decision-making and operational advantage.
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Kymeta has secured a $20 million order from a U.S. Department of Defense branch for 100 Osprey u8 multi-orbit satellite communications terminals. The award expands the company’s defense customer base and provides a defined production commitment for its satcom hardware.
By 2040, the ability to see, decide and act first in a conflict may depend on resilient, networked constellations in orbit. The emerging space-defense environment will be increasingly weaponized and contested, making orbital architecture central to military awareness, decision-making and operational advantage.
Yank Technologies will assess whether satellites can be recharged in orbit using wireless power under a U.S. Space Force small-business contract. The concept could reduce reliance on physical docking during servicing missions, potentially enabling new approaches to satellite sustainment and on-orbit operations.
All.Space has received a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit focused on increasing production rates for its Hydra satellite communications terminal. The award targets U.S. defense supply-chain capacity, linking satcom equipment demand with efforts to expand domestic manufacturing throughput.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver the first speech by a Commission president dedicated solely to space policy. The address comes as security concerns surrounding satellites intensify, placing Europe’s space priorities and resilience under heightened scrutiny.
Gravitics was selected by Lockheed Martin to build three spacecraft, described as “orbital carriers,” for demonstrations of space-based missile-defense technologies under the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program, according to regulatory filings. The selection adds a spacecraft builder to a major U.S. effort focused on missile defense in orbit.
Swedish satellite operator Ovzon is establishing a German partner ecosystem with IABG Teleport and satellite services provider MBS. The companies will conduct an initial test implementation with a German government customer, marking Ovzon’s first reported step into the market and expanding its European presence.
Lite Coms’ Lite Sat 1.3A terminal, paired with Comtech’s GTC Type 2-certified SLM-5650B modem, is now available in a validated remote-terminal configuration for SES O3b mPOWER Sovereign Services and Hybrid Sovereign Gateway architectures, expanding a certified option for government and defense SATCOM users.
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