ISS   Satellite   M&A   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

MDA Space to acquire 70% of French geo-intelligence firm CLS in $647M deal

MDA Space says it will purchase 70% of Toulouse-based Earth observation data analytics company CLS for $647 million, aiming to pair MDA’s radar satellite expertise with CLS’s established geo-information business. CNES will retain 30%, while Belgian investment firm CNP sells its stake.

Also: Space Intel Report
2026-07-09T04:29:00.090902-07:00
Space Force   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force completes procurement reorganization, creating nine acquisition portfolios

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has completed the biggest overhaul of its acquisition organization since the service was established, creating nine mission-focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives to oversee the buying, integration and modernization of the military’s space capabilities.

2026-07-09T07:39:47.988355-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

Why DoD, Silicon Valley now are betting on solar power beaming sats

By Breaking Defense: "Space Operational Energy is a growing focus for us. We hope to host industry days and create avenues for collaboration with industry partners in the near future," an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.

2026-07-09T07:04:54.572921-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards Pulse Space $40 million to advance laser power technology

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Pulse Space, a startup developing laser technology designed to transmit power and data between spacecraft, said it has won a $40 million contract from the U.S.

Also: Seeking Alpha and defence-industry.eu
2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00
China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Space.com • Andrew Jones

China announces plan to build early-warning system for dangerous asteroids

By Space.com: The country's plans include spacecraft designed to detect asteroids coming from the direction of the sun, which has long been a space-rock blind spot.

2026-07-09T05:14:13.339467-07:00