Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

The U.S. Space Force is evaluating options to modernize ground antennas that support military satellites, reviewing technology choices, procurement approaches and deployment models to improve connectivity, resilience and interoperability across milsatcom networks. Procurement outcomes will influence architecture, contractor opportunities and operational performance of space-based communications.

2026-04-09T21:11:44.667090-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Portal Space Systems raises $50M to accelerate development of highly maneuverable on‑orbit spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: Space mobility company Portal Space Systems has raised $50 million to scale up development of its highly maneuverable spacecraft.

Also: Via Satellite, GeekWire and portalsystems.space
2026-04-09T08:07:25.018387-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Expert warns satellite firm's withholding of Iran imagery could set dangerous precedent

By Space.com: "It seems that it's a way to impact the American public's ability to understand what's happening as opposed to having an impact on the battlefield.".

2026-04-09T10:38:48.556800-07:00