SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman delivers missile-warning sensor as Pentagon moves to cancel Space Force satellite program

Northrop Grumman says it has taken delivery of a missile-warning sensor for a U.S. Space Force satellite program the Pentagon is now proposing to cancel. The development underscores friction between legacy space procurement execution and a shift toward newer architectures.

2026-04-30T16:24:46.828695-07:00
NASA SpaceflightHaygen Warren

Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launch

By NASA Spaceflight: Russia’s brand new Soyuz-5 rocket made its first flight on Saturday, lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Thursday on a suborbital demonstration mission with a dummy payload that will pave the way for its entry into service.

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2026-04-30T15:04:20.219619-07:00
Space Intel ReportPeter B. de Selding

Indra Group: Acquisition of Hispasat, Hisdesat swells Q1 results; Europe's Iris2 'is real;' Startical air traffic constellation uncertain

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Indra Group’s acquisition of satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite service provider Hisdesat transformed Indra’s space business in both volume and profitability and prepare an expanded space portfolio, Chief Executive José Vicente de los Mozos said.

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00