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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded Starfish Space $54.5 million to build a second Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle, funding a GEO‑capable on‑orbit servicing and mobility platform. Starfish says it leverages large‑scale simulations and Google Cloud machine learning to develop autonomous rendezvous, docking and mobility functions.

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

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SpaceX moves Dragon flights from KSC LC‑39A to Cape Canaveral SLC‑40 as 39A is repurposed for Starship

2026-02-06T13:28:55.259770-08:00

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ULA offloads first Vulcan at Vandenberg, staging rockets on both coasts ahead of Cape launch

2026-02-06T05:24:14.936589-08:00

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Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded Starfish Space $54.5 million to build a second Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle, funding a GEO‑capable on‑orbit servicing and mobility platform. Starfish says it leverages large‑scale simulations and Google Cloud machine learning to develop autonomous rendezvous, docking and mobility functions.

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

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SpaceX moves Dragon flights from KSC LC‑39A to Cape Canaveral SLC‑40 as 39A is repurposed for Starship SpaceX is moving all planned Dragon launches from NASA’s historic Launch Complex 39A to Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and has begun physical modifications at LC‑39A — including erection of a Leibherr LR13000 crane Feb. 4 — as the pad is repurposed for Starship.

2026-02-06T13:28:55.259770-08:00

SpaceX moves Dragon flights from KSC LC‑39A to Cape Canaveral SLC‑40 as 39A is repurposed for Starship

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ULA offloads first Vulcan at Vandenberg, staging rockets on both coasts ahead of Cape launch United Launch Alliance has offloaded its first Vulcan rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base after its R/S Rocket Ship barge arrived, enabling the company to stage vehicles on both the West and East coasts for the first time since November 2022 as it readies a Cape Canaveral launch.

2026-02-06T05:24:14.936589-08:00

ULA offloads first Vulcan at Vandenberg, staging rockets on both coasts ahead of Cape launch

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Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions The Pentagon is promoting its Golden Dome air‑and‑missile defense concept as a template for faster, more risk‑tolerant acquisition across defense programs. Officials want the model used to accelerate prototyping, fielding and contractor engagement while accepting higher developmental risk to shorten delivery timelines.

2026-02-05T16:27:21.464088-08:00

Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions

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Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit The U.S. Space Force is updating its strategy and pursuing new military space pacts as rivals, orbital congestion and advances in satellite‑defence technologies increase risk to on‑orbit resilience. Leadership is pushing faster acquisitions, deterrence options and hardened satellite operations for contested space.

2026-02-05T08:03:34.147929-08:00

Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

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Space Force seeks expanded combat and defensive role as satellites become targets The U.S. Space Force is positioning to expand its operational and defensive remit as satellites increasingly face kinetic, cyber and electronic threats. The shift signals plans to assume broader command, protection and warfighting responsibilities for orbital assets in a contested domain.

2026-02-04T04:17:21.036199-08:00

Space Force seeks expanded combat and defensive role as satellites become targets

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Satellite imagery shows U.S. force buildup near Iran; analysts warn it could presage expanded operations Satellite imagery analyzed by independent observers shows a significant U.S. force buildup near Iran, with the scale of deployments suggesting preparations for expanded operations. Analysts say the concentration and distribution of assets point to readiness for broader or sustained regional campaigns, increasing tensions.

2026-02-03T15:13:42.063719-08:00

Satellite imagery shows U.S. force buildup near Iran; analysts warn it could presage expanded operations

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Space Force Gen. Shawn Bratton on strategy, budgets and industry partnerships Space Force Gen. Shawn Bratton outlined the service’s strategic priorities, budget pressures and approach to industry partnerships in a fireside chat, describing how leadership plans to align resources and contractor relationships to meet near‑term operational needs while enabling long‑term modernization.

2026-01-30T12:00:02.706423-08:00

Space Force Gen. Shawn Bratton on strategy, budgets and industry partnerships

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

SpaceX moves Dragon flights from KSC LC‑39A to Cape Canaveral SLC‑40 as 39A is repurposed for Starship

ULA offloads first Vulcan at Vandenberg, staging rockets on both coasts ahead of Cape launch

Space Force sharpens strategy and forges military space pacts as satellite‑defence advances raise stakes in contested orbit

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