Satellite Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Kratos Q1 signals acceleration in its space/defense business—3:1 book-to-bill as Space Force MEO ground network work scales

Kratos Defense & Security says its satellite business is in “take-off mode,” and Q1 results suggest momentum: a 3:1 book-to-bill supported by space/defense contracting progress, including Space Force MEO ground network work anchored by its OpenSpace virtual ground system. Investors now have financial confirmation of the build-out.

2026-05-11T16:30:52.876362-07:00

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Space Policy & International Cooperation NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA retaining six-month ISS missions

By SpaceNews.com: NASA plans to continue exchanging International Space Station crews about every six months after considering longer stays.

2026-05-11T15:46:51.075045-07:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

Space.com • Josh Dinner

NASA's Artemis 3 rocket is taking shape for 2027 launch to test lunar landers (photo)

By Space.com: The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket has been raised inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, and is awaiting engine integration.

2026-05-11T14:06:48.689628-07:00

Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX launches secret US spy satellites to orbit from California (photos)

By Space.com: SpaceX launched a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government this evening (May 11) from California's foggy central coast.

Also: NASA Spaceflight and tass.com

2026-05-11T09:50:23.695247-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jarosław Adamowski

Creotech plans $118 million capital raise, investment in new satellite factory

By SpaceNews.com: Instruments. WARSAW, Poland — Polish space technology company Creotech Instruments has announced plans for a $118 million fundraise that will allow the company to open a new satellite production facility in Poland by 2029 as part of a new long term development strategy.

2026-05-11T12:59:36.176469-07:00

Satellite Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Supply Chain M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Hughes Posts Decline in Broadband Subscribers and Service Revenue in Q1 2026

By Via Satellite: Hughes Network Systems continues to report lower satellite broadband subscribers, citing competition from satellite competitors and other technologies.

2026-05-11T14:07:38.120793-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

Ars Technica • Jeremy Hsu

Starlink shuts down its GPS-style cheat code. Researchers may unlock it anyway.

By Ars Technica: Shutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.

2026-05-11T13:54:47.492712-07:00

Leadership Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Former NASA chief of staff returns to lead agency launch operations

By SpaceNews.com: NASA’s former chief of staff has returned to the agency in a new role overseeing launch operations, a move that raised some concerns on Capitol Hill.

2026-05-11T11:06:33.708474-07:00

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