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ONERA selects Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French civil and military space surveillance

ONERA has chosen AMOS to develop and deliver a 2.5-metre telescope for space surveillance support covering both French civil and defense needs. The selection underlines continued investment in ground-based sensing capacity for monitoring objects in orbit.

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2026-07-22T13:24:35.453396-07:00

Breaking Defense

US Space Force plans sharp ramp in NSSL Phase 3 launches and satellite growth

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2026-07-22T10:27:13.914035-07:00

Space.com

Outgoing Space Force chief warns that a future space conflict could make “none of us” avoid the war zone

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2026-07-22T10:23:45.173340-07:00

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Vast creates new division to pursue national security space projects

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2026-07-22T07:25:05.315869-07:00

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European Spaceflight

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ONERA selects Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French civil and military space surveillance ONERA has chosen AMOS to develop and deliver a 2.5-metre telescope for space surveillance support covering both French civil and defense needs. The selection underlines continued investment in ground-based sensing capacity for monitoring objects in orbit.

2026-07-22T13:24:35.453396-07:00

ONERA selects Belgium’s AMOS to build a 2.5-metre telescope for French civil and military space surveillance

Via Satellite

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Lite Coms secures $22M contract for operational SATCOM support Lite Coms said it has been awarded a $22 million contract (from an unnamed government and defense customer) to provide satellite communications capabilities. The contract is intended to improve operational readiness, maintain reliable connectivity, and support communications needs in complex and dynamic conditions.

2026-07-22T13:22:06.181315-07:00

Lite Coms secures $22M contract for operational SATCOM support

Breaking Defense

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US Space Force plans sharp ramp in NSSL Phase 3 launches and satellite growth The U.S. Space Force is tripling procurement scale for launch services to about $17 billion, driven by demand that would lift NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 launches to 170 between 2025-2034 (from 60). It also projects a multi-fold increase in orbiting satellites, including plans for roughly 500 by end-2027.

2026-07-22T10:27:13.914035-07:00

US Space Force plans sharp ramp in NSSL Phase 3 launches and satellite growth

Space.com

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Outgoing Space Force chief warns that a future space conflict could make “none of us” avoid the war zone In his final public speech, the outgoing U.S. Space Force leader cautioned that if conflict expands into space, personnel and space-dependent systems may not be able to avoid operating in or near the “war zone.” The message underscores how quickly escalation risks could permeate space operations.

2026-07-22T10:23:45.173340-07:00

Outgoing Space Force chief warns that a future space conflict could make “none of us” avoid the war zone

SpaceNews.com

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Vast creates new division to pursue national security space projects Vast, the commercial space station and spacecraft developer, has established a dedicated division focused on work in national security space. The new unit is intended to support and execute national security-oriented projects alongside the company’s commercial space station and spacecraft efforts.

2026-07-22T07:25:05.315869-07:00

Vast creates new division to pursue national security space projects

SpaceWatch Global

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Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites Poland’s Marcin Kierwiński and Andrius Kubilius signed an agreement with the European Commission for Poland’s participation in building the IRIS2 satellite constellation. The country will deliver 12 IRIS2 constellation satellites as part of the EU program’s planned network expansion.

2026-07-22T01:24:41.449113-07:00

Poland signs with the European Commission to contribute to IRIS2, planning 12 constellation satellites

Space.com

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SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies valued at up to $1.75 billion total to develop 36 satellites supporting the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. The satellites are intended to expand space-based tracking capability for the program.

2026-07-21T12:07:19.359993-07:00

SDA partners for up to $1.75B to build 36 Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites for Space Force

NASA Spaceflight

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SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) for RSGS satellite servicing, positioning in-orbit autonomy tha SpaceX launched Northrop Grumman’s first Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) on a private mission to rendezvous with and service geosynchronous communication satellites using a two-armed robotic system. The Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload was integrated for cryogenic thermal vacuum testing ahead of orbit.

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00

SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) for RSGS satellite servicing, positioning in-orbit autonomy tha

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