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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Tory Bruno joins Blue Origin to lead 'urgent' national‑security space projects, including Blue Ring

Former United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has joined Blue Origin to lead what he described as “urgent” national‑security space projects, including the Blue Ring effort. Bruno said he took the role to work on important national‑security programs at Blue Origin.

2026-02-20T18:07:21.608331-08:00
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Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

Axelspace and Synspective Lock In Imagery Contracts for Japanese Constellation

By Via Satellite: Japanese satellite imagery providers Axelspace and Synspective finalized agreements with SKY Perfect JSAT, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi Electric to provide optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery.

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2026-02-20T11:53:27.332847-08:00
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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

How Geopolitical Volatility Is Driving Nations to Build National Satellite Constellations

By Via Satellite: An increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape is forcing nations to rethink space — fast. Alliances once assumed to be stable now look precarious.

2026-02-20T12:13:51.510608-08:00