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SpaceNews.com • Claire Leon

Space Force to accelerate acquisitions and systems integration in 2026

The U.S. Space Force will speed up acquisition and integration of systems in 2026, compressing procurement timelines to deliver capabilities to operators more quickly across its portfolio. The move represents a deliberate shift toward faster fielding and more rapid incorporation of new space systems next year.

2026-01-09T06:06:08.426077-08:00
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Payload • Elizabeth Howell

Space Canada Urges Faster Defence Procurement to Open Market for Canadian Space Companies

By Payload: Space Canada, the country’s space industry advocacy group, released a 17-page position paper Wednesday suggesting ways in which Canada can speed up procurement, in line with global trends.

Also: Satellite News Network
2026-01-09T05:28:03.206188-08:00
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Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

House Minibus Bill Would Cut Funding for NASA’s Mars Sample Return, Threatening the Mission

By Payload: The dozens of tubes of Martian dust collected so far by the Perseverance rover are waiting for a ride that may never come.

Also: Universe Today
2026-01-07T13:41:09.081432-08:00