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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin seeks first outside investment, targeting a $10B fundraising round to fund launch services and satellite constellati

Blue Origin is planning its first external fundraising in 26 years, seeking up to $10 billion from outside investors. The capital would support the company’s launch-services ambitions and its satellite-constellation efforts, marking a new stage in its space-sector financing strategy.

Also: Payload and techfundingnews.com
2026-07-09T05:14:36.745101-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
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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.

2026-07-09T06:15:31.858085-07:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Defense Policy  
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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   SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy   Thales  
SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NATO Allies Form New Partnerships to Develop High-End Space Capabilities across the Alliance

By SpaceWatch Global: NATO Allies have opened a new chapter in Allied space operations, with multinational initiatives to develop new space-based capabilities.

Also: defence-blog.com and tass.com
2026-07-08T22:53:31.675054-07:00