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Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025, 1:27 PM PDT
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Amid rising satellite support needs, US Space Force taps commercial firms for cloud‐based antenna marketplace prototype
By DefenseNews.com: The service awarded contracts to two firms — Auria, formerly Boecore, and Sphinx Defense — to establish the cloud-based antenna marketplace prototype.

US and China need a space hotline for orbital emergencies, experts say
By Space.com: "China is there to stay in the space domain, so we need to figure out some ways to work together, at the very least, in an emergency situation.".

Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck Vows to Pursue Mars Missions Despite US Budget Cuts
By NZ Herald: Plus, Beck discusses its growing defence division.

Europe’s IRIS² Program Enters Full-Scale Implementation Phase
By Aviation Week: The European program to develop a home-grown, secure satellite communications constellation has entered its full-scale implementation phase.

bluShift Aerospace Pivots After Latest Test
By Payload: bluShift’s trajectory reflect the challenges of building a cost effective rocket engine in the face of shifting government priorities. .

Avio Q1 Revenue Up 37% on Ariane 6 and Vega C Production; Upgraded Ariane 6 Stage Test-Firing ‘Extremely Good News for Amazon’
By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Rocket and missile builder Avio SpA reported a 37% increase in revenue….

Solar storms and cyberattacks can both cause blackouts. Knowing the difference could save billions of dollars
By Space.com: "Space weather impacts can have the same symptoms as a cyberattack, where systems will be brought down, or lockup, or transmit erroneous information.".