Satellite   Space Force   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Budgets & Spending   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon FY2027 request signals Space Force shift to space-based tracking, with SATCOM and PNT funding boost

The Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request outlines a growing Space Force mission footprint in orbit-based tracking of moving targets, supported by increased RDT&E and procurement spending. The request totals $59.7 billion across satcom, missile-tracking, and position, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies, reflecting the release of Space Force FY-27 procurement justification materials.

Also: Janes and insidedefense.com
2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00
Europe   M&A   Commercial Space   Airbus   Thales  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Airbus, Thales space divisions report continued growth in Q1; satellite telecom crises look to be over and done

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The space divisions of Airbus and Thales Group reported increased revenue for the three months ending March 31, a year ahead of their proposed merger, with Italy’s Leonardo, to create a large European space prime contractor.

2026-04-28T12:57:22.539054-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NEW
Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace CEO Says “Start Later, Run Faster” as Launcher Works Toward First Mission

By Via Satellite: MaiaSpace is looking to buck industry trends and bring a new rocket to market for European launch services. At the start of the year, it won a multi-launch contract with Eutelsat OneWeb in a vote of confidence for the company.

2026-04-28T13:23:35.894238-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Smallsat builder AAC Clyde Space: Eumetsat EPS-Sterna contract triples our backlog; 2026 revenue to increase 61%

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Small satellite hardware and service provide AAC Clyde Space, with a long-awaited large contract now firmly in hand, said its 2026 revenue should be about 475 million Swedish krona ($49.9 million), up 61% from 2025, with a 10% EBITDA margin and positive operating cash flow.

2026-04-28T07:24:44.894996-07:00
Satellite   AI   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Defense Space Startup True Anomaly Raises $650 Million

By Bloomberg: True Anomaly has raised $650 million in a fresh funding round, bringing the defense aerospace startup’s valuation to $2.2 billion as it looks to hire more employees and scale up its satellite business.

2026-04-28T03:23:11.839230-07:00