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NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral satellite development

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office has awarded BlackSky Technology a contract modification aimed at speeding development of AROS, its multi-spectral, broad-area Earth observation satellite program. BlackSky positions AROS as a commercial alternative for “foundation imagery” suppliers, reinforcing the NRO’s push to expand commercial data pipelines.

2026-06-09T05:42:23.550754-07:00

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Space Force “Allied by Design” plan to extend operations beyond GEO, strengthen cislunar security and space domain awareness

2026-06-09T01:06:48.765761-07:00

Bloomberg

ICEYE raises €450M (Series F) led by General Atlantic at a >€10B valuation to expand SAR and sovereign space intelligence

2026-06-08T23:58:25.321425-07:00

Yahoo Finance

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger in deal valuing company at ~$1.2 billion

2026-06-08T04:19:05.910213-07:00

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NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral satellite development The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office has awarded BlackSky Technology a contract modification aimed at speeding development of AROS, its multi-spectral, broad-area Earth observation satellite program. BlackSky positions AROS as a commercial alternative for “foundation imagery” suppliers, reinforcing the NRO’s push to expand commercial data pipelines.

2026-06-09T05:42:23.550754-07:00

NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral satellite development

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Space Force “Allied by Design” plan to extend operations beyond GEO, strengthen cislunar security and space domain awareness Space Force planning documents outline an “allied-by-design” approach to future space operations, spanning launch infrastructure and funding ecosystems. The roadmap frames expanded cislunar security responsibilities and a growing role for allies in space domain awareness as the basis for operating beyond GEO.

2026-06-09T01:06:48.765761-07:00

Space Force “Allied by Design” plan to extend operations beyond GEO, strengthen cislunar security and space domain awareness

Bloomberg

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ICEYE raises €450M (Series F) led by General Atlantic at a >€10B valuation to expand SAR and sovereign space intelligence ICEYE said it secured €450M (about $520M) in a primary Series F led by General Atlantic, valuing the company at more than €10B after surpassing €250M in revenue. The round follows a wider report that ICEYE raised more than €1B to scale SAR satellite systems and its sovereign intelligence business.

2026-06-08T23:58:25.321425-07:00

ICEYE raises €450M (Series F) led by General Atlantic at a >€10B valuation to expand SAR and sovereign space intelligence

Yahoo Finance

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger in deal valuing company at ~$1.2 billion Space infrastructure and maneuverable spacecraft developer Quantum Space will become publicly traded through a merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp., in a transaction valuing the combined company at about $1.2 billion. The company said the move is aimed at scaling quickly by accessing public capital markets.

2026-06-08T04:19:05.910213-07:00

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger in deal valuing company at ~$1.2 billion

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Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access Trump’s National Security AI memorandum (NSPM-11) accelerates AI deployment for national-security missions and shapes how the Pentagon structures access to protected, classified environments. Reporting says SpaceX and seven other firms are already cleared to participate in classified-network arrangements.

2026-06-08T03:21:41.906755-07:00

Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access

SpaceWatch Global

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch OHB has started construction of the RAMSES planetary defense mission spacecraft, targeting a spring 2028 launch. The move locks in an end-to-end schedule milestone for the spacecraft build ahead of integration and test, positioning RAMSES to meet its planned launch window.

2026-06-08T00:11:15.037658-07:00

OHB begins RAMSES planetary defense spacecraft build for spring 2028 launch

New York Times

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread GPS interference incidents across Europe to Russia, underscoring a persistent vulnerability in GPS-dependent services. The reporting adds to a growing evidence base used by regulators and operators to improve GPS/GNSS resilience and response procedures.

2026-06-05T07:58:05.311706-07:00

Russian jamming linked to widespread GPS signal interference across Europe, according to scientists and U.S. military briefers

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Apex Space raises $200M at a $2.3B valuation to scale in-house satellite platform production Satellite bus manufacturer Apex Space said it raised more than $200 million in a new investment round, nearly doubling its four-year-old valuation to $2.3 billion. The funding is earmarked for hiring, expanding in-house production capabilities, deeper vertical integration, and adding customer-facing mission services, including work tied to government programs and Golden Dome.

2026-06-05T02:44:14.808075-07:00

Apex Space raises $200M at a $2.3B valuation to scale in-house satellite platform production

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NRO modifies BlackSky contract to accelerate AROS broad-area, multi-spectral satellite development

Space Force “Allied by Design” plan to extend operations beyond GEO, strengthen cislunar security and space domain awareness

ICEYE raises €450M (Series F) led by General Atlantic at a >€10B valuation to expand SAR and sovereign space intelligence

Quantum Space to go public via SPAC merger in deal valuing company at ~$1.2 billion

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