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Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates

Analysis warns Europe’s effort to achieve “space security autonomy” is facing a shrinking timeframe as the US pivots toward missile defence and lunar priorities. The report flags key risks, dependencies, and the urgent policy and industrial choices needed to reduce reliance and close capability gaps.

2026-04-14T03:35:25.987204-07:00

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MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

2026-04-14T01:14:43.601823-07:00

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MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

2026-04-13T07:24:00.718300-07:00

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Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

2026-04-13T06:54:07.515762-07:00

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Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates Analysis warns Europe’s effort to achieve “space security autonomy” is facing a shrinking timeframe as the US pivots toward missile defence and lunar priorities. The report flags key risks, dependencies, and the urgent policy and industrial choices needed to reduce reliance and close capability gaps.

2026-04-14T03:35:25.987204-07:00

Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates

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MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program MDA Space has selected Spaceflux to deliver the optical systems for three ground-based telescope observatories supporting Canada’s Space Surveillance program. The award underscores MDA Space’s expansion of sensing infrastructure that feeds ongoing space-domain awareness missions from the ground.

2026-04-14T01:14:43.601823-07:00

MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

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HawkEye 360 targets IPO after reporting $117.7M revenue in 2025 and $24.8M EBITDA Satellite signals-intelligence provider HawkEye 360 reported $117.7 million in 2025 revenue and $24.8 million in EBITDA as it prepares for an initial public offering. The figures underscore scale-up progress for its space-based RF geolocation and intelligence services.

2026-04-13T09:08:31.761220-07:00

HawkEye 360 targets IPO after reporting $117.7M revenue in 2025 and $24.8M EBITDA

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MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market MDA Space is moving into rendezvous and proximity operations through an on-orbit vehicle designed to maneuver and detect threats, positioning the company for an RPO and servicing market. At Space Symposium, it debuted “MDA Midnight,” an on-orbit servicing platform intended for rendezvous and engagement operations.

2026-04-13T07:24:00.718300-07:00

MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

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Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit Citra Space has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its platform for identifying objects in orbit. The funding is aimed at scaling the company’s space-recognition capabilities, aligning with growing demand for persistent situational awareness and tracking as orbital activity intensifies.

2026-04-13T06:54:07.515762-07:00

Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

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Q&A: How broadband megaconstellations are being built for contested, high-tempo communications In a broadband-constellation Q&A framed around a “contested space” era, the discussion centers on how operators and suppliers are designing next-generation satcom networks for resilience and operational continuity under disruption risk. The focus ties constellation architecture choices to performance expectations in contested conditions.

2026-04-13T04:34:34.079010-07:00

Q&A: How broadband megaconstellations are being built for contested, high-tempo communications

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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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Europe’s narrowing window for space security autonomy as US missile-defence and lunar competition accelerates

MDA Space taps Spaceflux for three optical ground observatories under Canada’s Space Surveillance program

MDA Space unveils “MDA Midnight” on-orbit servicing platform and eyes rendezvous & proximity operations (RPO) market

Citra Space raises $15M Series A to scale its platform for identifying objects in orbit

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