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Space Force Seeks $277M for SpaceX MILNET LEO Network, Axes Tranche 3 Transport Layer

The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request for the Space Development Agency includes $277 million to develop SpaceX’s MILNET proliferated LEO communications network, while discontinuing funding for SDA’s planned Tranche 3 Transport Layer. The move underscores a pivot to commercial satellite systems for military data transport.

2025-06-26T13:02:39.396247-07:00

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ULA Launches Second Batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites on Atlas V

2025-06-23T04:38:05.195961-07:00

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9, surpassing 9,000-strong constellation

2025-06-17T23:13:52.971303-07:00

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Space Force awards Integrate $25M Phase III contract to streamline satellite launches

2025-06-11T06:08:00.651140-07:00

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Space Force Seeks $277M for SpaceX MILNET LEO Network, Axes Tranche 3 Transport Layer The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request for the Space Development Agency includes $277 million to develop SpaceX’s MILNET proliferated LEO communications network, while discontinuing funding for SDA’s planned Tranche 3 Transport Layer. The move underscores a pivot to commercial satellite systems for military data transport.

2025-06-26T13:02:39.396247-07:00

Space Force Seeks $277M for SpaceX MILNET LEO Network, Axes Tranche 3 Transport Layer

Breaking Defense

Space Force Expedites Phased-Array Antenna Rollout to Modernize Satellite Control Network The US Space Force is accelerating the integration of phased-array antennas into its Satellite Control Network (SCN) to boost capacity, responsiveness and resilience for emerging satellite systems and evolving mission requirements. The upgrade will help the SCN manage increased traffic and complex operational demands.

2025-06-23T13:20:02.796930-07:00

Space Force Expedites Phased-Array Antenna Rollout to Modernize Satellite Control Network

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Space Force Awards $237M Contract for Modular Satellite Buses to Astrion and Peers The US Space Force has selected Astrion Technologies, alongside other awardees, for a $237 million contract under its Modular Open System Bus program. The companies will bid on task orders to design and build modular satellite buses and integrate experimental payloads for agile space missions.

2025-06-23T10:07:26.594795-07:00

Space Force Awards $237M Contract for Modular Satellite Buses to Astrion and Peers

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SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on 25th Flight of Falcon 9 SpaceX launched 27 Starlink smallsats into low Earth orbit at 1:58 a.m. EDT Monday from Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40 aboard a Falcon 9 first stage on its 25th mission. The booster successfully landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas following stage separation.

2025-06-23T05:23:59.635201-07:00

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites on 25th Flight of Falcon 9

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ULA Launches Second Batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites on Atlas V United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V lifted off from Cape Canaveral on June 23, deploying the second tranche of satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The Kuiper 2 mission advances Amazon’s plan for a 3,200-satellite global broadband constellation, with ULA contracted to launch over half before transitioning to Vulcan.

2025-06-23T04:38:05.195961-07:00

ULA Launches Second Batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Satellites on Atlas V

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DoD Plans Major Cape Canaveral Upgrades to Support 76 Annual Starship Launches The U.S. Department of Defense’s latest environmental impact report details infrastructure upgrades at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to enable as many as 76 Starship launches per year, covering pad expansions, ground support enhancements and expanded safety buffers to accommodate the Super Heavy/Starship system.

2025-06-22T21:03:36.063074-07:00

DoD Plans Major Cape Canaveral Upgrades to Support 76 Annual Starship Launches

Air & Space Forces Mag

Trump Nominates Space Force No.2 Gen Michael Guetlein as Golden Dome Czar President Trump this week formally nominated Space Force Vice Chief Lt Gen Michael Guetlein to oversee the Golden Dome satellite-based missile defense program, positioning the service’s No 2 officer to coordinate sensors, interceptors and network integration under a centralized “czar” structure.

2025-06-18T17:14:35.837883-07:00

Trump Nominates Space Force No.2 Gen Michael Guetlein as Golden Dome Czar

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Florida’s Sands Space History Center Reopens with ‘Force-Full’ Renovation After a six-week overhaul, the Sands Space History Center at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station has reopened with updated exhibits, interactive displays and a refreshed design aimed at strengthening its role as the Space Coast’s gateway to America’s space heritage.

2025-06-18T14:24:37.646230-07:00

Florida’s Sands Space History Center Reopens with ‘Force-Full’ Renovation

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