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U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2B via Other Transaction Authority for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes

The Space Force Space Systems Command announced 20 Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies for on-orbit missile interceptor prototypes under Golden Dome. The awards are intended to accelerate development of a layered space-based missile defense layer against fast, maneuverable missile threats.

2026-04-24T16:24:07.924039-07:00

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GomSpace and Ukraine partners form JV to build sovereign satellites in-country

2026-04-24T15:10:55.733287-07:00

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US, France, UK, Norway and Germany space commanders map “deeper allied cooperation” goals for the next two years

2026-04-24T13:05:33.482426-07:00

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SDA’s “need for speed” contracting model pushes commercial startups toward rapid delivery

2026-04-24T11:20:31.063372-07:00

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U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2B via Other Transaction Authority for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes The Space Force Space Systems Command announced 20 Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies for on-orbit missile interceptor prototypes under Golden Dome. The awards are intended to accelerate development of a layered space-based missile defense layer against fast, maneuverable missile threats.

2026-04-24T16:24:07.924039-07:00

U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2B via Other Transaction Authority for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes

Via Satellite

GomSpace and Ukraine partners form JV to build sovereign satellites in-country GomSpace says it will create a new joint venture in Ukraine aimed at developing sovereign communications capabilities. A separate agreement pairs the Danish company with Ukrainian firm Stetman to manufacture satellites in Ukraine, positioning the country as a full-cycle production hub for GomSpace and Stetman.

2026-04-24T15:10:55.733287-07:00

GomSpace and Ukraine partners form JV to build sovereign satellites in-country

Space Intel Report

US, France, UK, Norway and Germany space commanders map “deeper allied cooperation” goals for the next two years Top space commanders from the United States, France, Britain, Norway and Germany were prompted to define what deeper allied space cooperation should look like over the next two years. The exchange focuses on translating today’s alignment into actionable partner collaboration plans and expectations for follow-on steps.

2026-04-24T13:05:33.482426-07:00

US, France, UK, Norway and Germany space commanders map “deeper allied cooperation” goals for the next two years

Via Satellite

SDA’s “need for speed” contracting model pushes commercial startups toward rapid delivery The Space Development Agency is leveraging tight timelines to issue contracts to a wide set of commercial partners at an unusually high pace, aiming to accelerate delivery while lowering costs, industry experts said. The approach underscores SDA’s push to shorten development cycles and drive faster results from the commercial base.

2026-04-24T11:20:31.063372-07:00

SDA’s “need for speed” contracting model pushes commercial startups toward rapid delivery

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Astra aims to cut small-rocket costs via “clay-pigeon” target practice tied to Pentagon Golden Dome Astra’s CEO Chris Kemp says the company will use “clay-pigeon” rocket target launches to drive scale and lower unit costs for both commercial and government customers. The approach aligns with the Pentagon’s Golden Dome space-based air and missile-defense concept, where realistic target practice is critical for validating intercept and tracking architectures.

2026-04-24T08:10:03.259417-07:00

Astra aims to cut small-rocket costs via “clay-pigeon” target practice tied to Pentagon Golden Dome

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Space Force awards SpaceX $57M crosslink demo using Link-182 for MILNET data relay The Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition arm, awarded SpaceX a $57 million contract to demonstrate satellite-to-satellite communications using Link-182. The radio-frequency data-link standard has been adopted for the MILNET data relay network.

2026-04-23T14:50:27.221197-07:00

Space Force awards SpaceX $57M crosslink demo using Link-182 for MILNET data relay

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Space Systems Command awards SpaceX $57.3M for Link-182 space-to-space military comms Space Systems Command awarded SpaceX a $57,303,302 firm-fixed-price contract to develop and demonstrate the Link-182 Space-to-Space Communications System in Hawthorne, California. The award underscores ongoing Pentagon investment in resilient, space-based crosslink capabilities for defense missions.

2026-04-23T14:50:27.221197-07:00

Space Systems Command awards SpaceX $57.3M for Link-182 space-to-space military comms

Space Intel Report

Iridium schedules July launch of dedicated PNT ASIC as it builds higher-power GNSS backup and reiterates 2030 revenue outlook Iridium says it expects to roll out its dedicated PNT ASIC in July as part of a higher-power backup for GPS and other GNSS systems, while holding its forecast for at least $100 million in annual revenue by 2030. The company also set an April 23, 2026 earnings call for Q1 results.

2026-04-23T11:25:11.508343-07:00

Iridium schedules July launch of dedicated PNT ASIC as it builds higher-power GNSS backup and reiterates 2030 revenue outlook

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U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2B via Other Transaction Authority for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes

GomSpace and Ukraine partners form JV to build sovereign satellites in-country

US, France, UK, Norway and Germany space commanders map “deeper allied cooperation” goals for the next two years

SDA’s “need for speed” contracting model pushes commercial startups toward rapid delivery

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