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DARPA awards Redwire $44M Phase‑2 contract to advance Otter air‑breathing VLEO demonstrator

DARPA has awarded Redwire a $44 million Phase 2 contract to mature Otter mission technologies for a very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) “air‑breathing” spacecraft demonstrator. The program aims to validate atmospheric‑breathing propulsion and drag‑mitigation systems to extend on‑orbit lifetime and responsiveness for VLEO satellites.

2025-11-19T06:28:07.165881-08:00

theglobeandmail.com

Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes

2025-11-18T20:25:05.589506-08:00

Space.com

NASA to unveil images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Nov. 19 after Mars‑flyby data sharpen its path

2025-11-17T08:16:48.775625-08:00

Ars Technica

SpaceX-built Starshield satellites emitting in 'wrong direction' amid apparent lack of spectrum coordination

2025-11-14T04:26:40.997182-08:00

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Via Satellite

OpenAI exec: LLMs will accelerate both attackers and defenders in space cybersecurity An OpenAI executive told CyberSat attendees this week that large language models and AI will accelerate both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities in space systems, acting as an "accelerant" that speeds attack development and defensive response — reshaping threat dynamics for satellites and ground networks.

2025-11-19T13:27:37.768840-08:00

OpenAI exec: LLMs will accelerate both attackers and defenders in space cybersecurity

Breaking Defense

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites Germany's new space security strategy directs the Ministry of Defence to develop sovereign on‑orbit capabilities — including agile spaceplanes and 'bodyguard' satellites equipped with 'shoot‑back' systems — marking Berlin's first formal push to field both defensive and offensive orbital effectors to counter adversary threats.

2025-11-19T12:13:04.044098-08:00

Germany's first space security strategy seeks on‑orbit 'effectors' — agile spaceplanes and armed 'bodyguard' satellites

SpaceNews.com

Kymeta and iRocket develop conformal multi-orbit antenna for Golden Dome interceptors Kymeta and iRocket are developing a conformal flat-panel antenna to be integrated into iRocket missile bodies, enabling persistent multi‑orbit communications the companies say are vital for the U.S. Golden Dome space‑based interceptor network. The design aims to provide seamless links across LEO and higher orbits for command and data exchange.

2025-11-19T08:09:11.159022-08:00

Kymeta and iRocket develop conformal multi-orbit antenna for Golden Dome interceptors

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DARPA awards Redwire $44M Phase‑2 contract to advance Otter air‑breathing VLEO demonstrator DARPA has awarded Redwire a $44 million Phase 2 contract to mature Otter mission technologies for a very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) “air‑breathing” spacecraft demonstrator. The program aims to validate atmospheric‑breathing propulsion and drag‑mitigation systems to extend on‑orbit lifetime and responsiveness for VLEO satellites.

2025-11-19T06:28:07.165881-08:00

DARPA awards Redwire $44M Phase‑2 contract to advance Otter air‑breathing VLEO demonstrator

Bloomberg

Davide Leone ups stake in SES, backs defense pivot despite earnings setback Hedge fund manager Davide Leone boosted his stake in SES this year, backing the satellite operator’s strategic pivot toward defense and government contracts as the engine for long‑term value — a conviction he maintains despite a recent earnings setback that dented near‑term profitability.

2025-11-19T02:01:06.603361-08:00

Davide Leone ups stake in SES, backs defense pivot despite earnings setback

theglobeandmail.com

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Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes At SpaceBound 2025 Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a C$528.5 million multi‑year investment to deepen Canada’s industrial and scientific links with Europe by enabling Canadian firms to access European space and dual‑use defence programmes. The pledge is intended to expand commercial opportunities and program participation for domestic suppliers.

2025-11-18T20:25:05.589506-08:00

Canada commits C$528.5M to help industry access European dual‑use (space & defence) programmes

Reuters

L3Harris to invest $400M in Camden SRM campus to expand U.S. solid-rocket motor capacity L3Harris Technologies and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders broke ground on the Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities in Camden, a $400 million solid rocket motor production campus aimed at expanding U.S. SRM output. The AAPF is among the largest domestic SRM capacity expansions in decades.

2025-11-18T14:31:15.218652-08:00

L3Harris to invest $400M in Camden SRM campus to expand U.S. solid-rocket motor capacity

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab launches sixth HASTE hypersonic testbed on suborbital mission for DIU and MDA Rocket Lab launched its HASTE hypersonic test vehicle on a suborbital mission for the Defense Innovation Unit and Missile Defense Agency. It was the sixth flight of the HASTE testbed and underscores Rocket Lab's rapid-response commercial launch capability for U.S. military hypersonic testing.

2025-11-18T14:28:22.002100-08:00

Rocket Lab launches sixth HASTE hypersonic testbed on suborbital mission for DIU and MDA

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