Space Force   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

US, France, UK, Norway and Germany space commanders map “deeper allied cooperation” goals for the next two years

Top space commanders from the United States, France, Britain, Norway and Germany were prompted to define what deeper allied space cooperation should look like over the next two years. The exchange focuses on translating today’s alignment into actionable partner collaboration plans and expectations for follow-on steps.

2026-04-24T13:05:33.482426-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Via Satellite • Ben Ackman

SDA's Need for Speed Pushes Startups for Results

By Via Satellite: The Space Development Agency was founded to work on tight deadlines. It issues contracts to numerous commercial partners at an unprecedented rate, in a model designed to boost speed and lower costs, industry experts said.

2026-04-24T11:20:31.063372-07:00
Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Astra Targets Golden Dome With Small Rockets, Says CEO Chris Kemp

By Payload: “We’re going to do target practice. We’re going to make the clay-pigeon rocket,” Kemp said. “That’s great, because that will drive scale for us…and allow us to bring our cost down for commercial customers, and other government customers.”.

2026-04-24T08:10:03.259417-07:00