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Space Force awards $17.4M SBIR to True Anomaly for Space Domain Awareness

True Anomaly emerged from stealth and is scaling space-security and space-sustainability capabilities, including a GravityWorks manufacturing facility. The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command awarded a $17.4 million Phase III SBIR contract under Space Domain Awareness, supporting continued development and operational demonstrations.

2026-04-12T13:33:40.699542-07:00

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Long March 7A launches Shiyan-12 classified satellites on China space mission

2026-04-11T06:17:50.815417-07:00

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Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

2026-04-09T21:11:44.667090-07:00

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HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

2026-04-10T10:58:22.766587-07:00

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EarthDaily Secures Eight-Figure AI-Ready Data Subscription Agreement with U.S. Defense Tech Client

2026-04-13T00:34:26.436963-07:00

EarthDaily Secures Eight-Figur

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Space Force awards $17.4M SBIR to True Anomaly for Space Domain Awareness True Anomaly emerged from stealth and is scaling space-security and space-sustainability capabilities, including a GravityWorks manufacturing facility. The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command awarded a $17.4 million Phase III SBIR contract under Space Domain Awareness, supporting continued development and operational demonstrations.

2026-04-12T13:33:40.699542-07:00

Space Force awards $17.4M SBIR to True Anomaly for Space Domain Awareness

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Long March 7A launches Shiyan-12 classified satellites on China space mission China’s Long March 7A carried classified Shiyan-12 satellites into orbit in a new launch mission. The flight adds to Beijing’s steady cadence of secretive payload deployments and underscores how China continues to expand national space capability through routine heavy-lift operations.

2026-04-11T06:17:50.815417-07:00

Long March 7A launches Shiyan-12 classified satellites on China space mission

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HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services HawkEye 360 has filed to go public, advancing plans to fund continued scale-up of its satellite-based RF geolocation and related intelligence services. The move follows recent commercial and defense-facing traction, including partnership and forecasting deals tied to mission planning and operations.

2026-04-10T10:58:22.766587-07:00

HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

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Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites The U.S. Space Force is evaluating options to modernize ground antennas that support military satellites, reviewing technology choices, procurement approaches and deployment models to improve connectivity, resilience and interoperability across milsatcom networks. Procurement outcomes will influence architecture, contractor opportunities and operational performance of space-based communications.

2026-04-09T21:11:44.667090-07:00

Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

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Commercial space races to push data to the tactical edge as network integration lags As conflict timelines compress, commercial space companies are racing to move sensor and communications data out of centralized nodes and onto the tactical edge to accelerate decision-making. Persistent network-integration challenges — interoperability, latency and secure edge compute — are slowing adoption and complicating military use of commercial services.

2026-04-09T13:58:30.184745-07:00

Commercial space races to push data to the tactical edge as network integration lags

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Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent A leading expert warned that a commercial satellite firm's decision to withhold imagery of Iran could set a dangerous precedent, saying the move appears aimed at limiting the American public's ability to understand what’s happening rather than changing battlefield outcomes.

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00

Expert warns commercial satellite image blackout over Iran risks dangerous precedent

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Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium, focusing on how nations and commercial players can rebuild and expand international collaboration in space. The piece examines policy, partnership and diplomatic fault lines that will shape civil, commercial and defense cooperation at the Colorado Springs gathering.

2026-04-09T08:07:24.055463-07:00

Heather Pringle previews the 2026 Space Symposium and the future of international collaboration in space

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Space Force awards $17.4M SBIR to True Anomaly for Space Domain Awareness

Long March 7A launches Shiyan-12 classified satellites on China space mission

Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

HawkEye 360 files for an initial public offering as it scales space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services

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