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NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry

NASA has launched a robotic LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and boost it into a higher orbit ahead of a dangerous atmospheric reentry risk. The mission was executed by a U.S.-China–era tech supplier effort led by Arizona startup Katalyst after a last-minute launch issue delayed takeoff.

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2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00

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Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites

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2026-07-03T09:16:10.698058-07:00

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BGK and 3TS Capital Partners invest ~35 million zloty in Sybilla Technologies to expand into the U.S.

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2026-07-02T10:59:01.862950-07:00

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SSC orders True Anomaly imagery—company delivers Rocket Lab-linked satellite data in 61 hours

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2026-07-02T05:45:46.480611-07:00

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Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites The U.S. Space Force says its Victus Haze mission—featuring a private spacecraft used to pit satellites against each other—has completed the service’s first tactical intercept of an orbital target. The milestone advances operational testing for close-in counterspace capabilities and space-domain awareness.

2026-07-03T09:16:10.698058-07:00

Space Force’s Victus Haze mission completes first tactical orbital intercept with two satellites

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NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry NASA has launched a robotic LINK spacecraft to rendezvous with the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and boost it into a higher orbit ahead of a dangerous atmospheric reentry risk. The mission was executed by a U.S.-China–era tech supplier effort led by Arizona startup Katalyst after a last-minute launch issue delayed takeoff.

2026-07-03T02:00:40.584972-07:00

NASA launches (and briefly holds) orbital-rescue mission to raise the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory’s orbit before reentry

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The European Union Satellite Center Signs 'CISE' Agreement to Strengthen Europe's Maritime Security

2026-07-03T01:16:31.498740-07:00

The European Union Satellite C

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BGK and 3TS Capital Partners invest ~35 million zloty in Sybilla Technologies to expand into the U.S. Poland’s state-owned bank BGK and European venture capital firm 3TS Capital Partners have unveiled an investment of around 35 million zloty (about $10 million) in space tech startup Sybilla Technologies. The funding is aimed at enabling the company’s entry into the U.S. market.

2026-07-02T10:59:01.862950-07:00

BGK and 3TS Capital Partners invest ~35 million zloty in Sybilla Technologies to expand into the U.S.

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SSC orders True Anomaly imagery—company delivers Rocket Lab-linked satellite data in 61 hours The Space Systems Command (SSC) tasked True Anomaly with delivering satellite imagery within 72 hours of receiving the order. True Anomaly completed delivery in 61 hours, meeting and beating the specified timeline for the request tied to Rocket Lab-linked operations.

2026-07-02T05:45:46.480611-07:00

SSC orders True Anomaly imagery—company delivers Rocket Lab-linked satellite data in 61 hours

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Austria picks R-Space as prime contractor for second military satellite, targeting a 2027 launch Austria’s Ministry of Defence has selected local startup R-Space to serve as prime contractor for the country’s second military satellite, with a launch expected in 2027, according to R-Space CEO Carsten Scharlemann. The award follows the company’s push to build satellites fully in-country.

2026-07-02T05:29:02.058247-07:00

Austria picks R-Space as prime contractor for second military satellite, targeting a 2027 launch

Via Satellite

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Ovzon wins new NATO-aligned defense satellite deal worth SEK 74m for Ovzon 3 GEO system Sweden-based Satcoms defense provider Ovzon has won a new defense contract with a European NATO country valued at 74 million Swedish kronor (about $7.1 million). The award is tied to Ovzon’s Ovzon 3 geostationary (GEO) satellite, expanding the company’s military communications footprint.

2026-07-01T14:16:59.995045-07:00

Ovzon wins new NATO-aligned defense satellite deal worth SEK 74m for Ovzon 3 GEO system

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B-2 Spirit tests LRASM anti-ship missile capability; USAF also probes 1,850-km long-range air-launched weapon needs The U.S. Air Force has confirmed the B-2 Spirit successfully fired an AGM-158 LRASM during a sinking exercise off Guam, demonstrating a long-range anti-ship strike role. In parallel, the service is assessing interest in acquiring a new air-launched weapon with a requested range of at least 1,000 nautical miles (~1,850 km) to engage air and ground targets.

2026-07-01T10:59:22.654466-07:00

B-2 Spirit tests LRASM anti-ship missile capability; USAF also probes 1,850-km long-range air-launched weapon needs

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