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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Vantor awarded intelligence‑agency contract for space‑domain awareness monitoring

Vantor has been awarded a contract by an unnamed intelligence agency to provide space‑domain awareness monitoring of orbital objects. The work will deliver persistent tracking, characterization and alerting on satellites and debris to support national‑security space situational awareness.

2026-04-01T02:58:28.566979-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

Opinion: Humanity Is Returning to the Moon — So Why Isn't Anyone Watching?

By SpaceWatch Global: Humanity is returning to the Moon. In the 1960s, this would have been the only story on the front pages. Today, it is barely breaking through the news cycle.

2026-04-01T03:20:22.929004-07:00
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Chinese commercial startup demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit, advancing satellite‑servicing and debris‑removal capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing A Chinese commercial company has conducted an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, marking progress toward capabilities for satellite servicing, refueling and debris removal.

2026-04-01T01:12:27.173468-07:00