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Opinion
The Geopolitics of LEO: How WRC-27 Risks a Deadlock
Since the launch of Sputnik in the late 1950s, satellites have never been more controversial. From Starlink’s disruptive technology, new direct-to-device services, to emerging market entrants, survival-driven mergers, and a […]
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Magazine
Global Space Industry Braces for Impact of US Tariffs
The world of global trade is bracing itself for the impact of tariffs on goods and raw materials imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. How much will […]
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Magazine
US Space Companies Keep Watchful Eye on Tariff Turmoil
While the Trump Administration’s 10 percent tariff on all imports took effect in April, alongside higher tariffs on imports from 57 countries, several U.S. space industry experts weighed in on […]
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Opinion
Low Altitude, High Stakes: Why VLEO Will Decide Military Superiority
For decades, space dominance was defined by how high and how far nations could go. Modern warfare is changing that equation, bringing the fight closer to Earth. Some of the […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force Exploring Lease of Commercial Small and Medium Satellites for GEO
U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF SSC) is exploring the possible lease of commercial small and medium satellites able to maneuver in Geosynchronous Orbit (GSO) to detect threats and […]
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Weekly News Quiz
News Quiz: Week of May 19
🚨 This week’s quiz is now live! Test your knowledge with five questions spotlighting the latest headlines — from administration announcements to new agreements and acquisitions. Think you’re up to […]
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Government/Military
NGA, Space Force Agree On Roles And Responsibilities For TacSRT
ST. LOUIS — The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the U.S. Space Force on Wednesday signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) clarifying their respective roles and responsibilities in carrying out […]
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Government/Military
NGA Close to Operational Use of New GEOINT Tasking Tool for Combatant Commands
ST. LOUIS — A new version of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) primary tool for ordering imagery should be ready for operational use later this year, an agency official said. […]
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Government/Military
Trump Announces Golden Dome to Cost $175 Billion, to Finish Within Three Years
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday announced key details of the planned Golden Dome missile defense architecture, with an expected total cost of $175 billion, timeline […]
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Government/Military
IC Exploring How To Reform Procurement Process To Expand Opportunities, Gabbard Says
ST. LOUIS — Mirroring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s priority of opening up the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement process to find the best solutions, the intelligence community is doing […]
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Partner Content
Video Interview from GEOINT – A Conversation with BlackSky
Via Satellite Senior Managing Editor Rachel Jewett spoke with BlackSky Senior Marketing Director Katelyn Fobes during GEOINT in St. Louis, Missouri. BlackSky is now delivering imagery from the first high-resolution […]
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Government/Military
Key Geospatial Intel Lesson of Ukraine War Is Closing Kill Chain, NATO Official Says
ST. LOUIS — The use of geospatial intelligence to accelerate decision making from the time a potential target has been detected until an effect is put against it has been […]
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Opinion
What Can We Learn About Cybersecurity for Space from Existing Safety Procedures?
Space systems are growing in importance, raising the stakes if infrastructure is disrupted. In response to growing cyber threats, the conversation surrounding cyber security and space is evolving rapidly, as […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force Analyzing the Advantages and Trade-Offs of In-Space Refueling
While the U.S. Space Force’s first Space Warfighting Framework, released last month, highlights the importance of satellite maneuver to complicate adversary surveillance and targeting, in-space refueling to ease such maneuver is […]
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Weekly News Quiz
News Quiz: Week of May 12
This week’s quiz is live! Challenge yourself with five quick questions covering the latest headlines — from strategic partnerships and growth-driven acquisitions to the newest updates on DIU contracts. Dive […]
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Launch
Varda Space Capsule Successfully Returns to Earth After Hypersonic Reentry Test
Varda Space Industries on Tuesday said its W-3 capsule successfully landed in South Australia following two months on orbit in a test of an inertial measurement technology in the high-hypersonic reentry […]
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Government/Military
DIU Adds Satellite Operators to Hybrid Space Architecture Effort Ahead of Pilot
Building on its existing network of companies that are helping lay the foundation for a Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on Monday said it has awarded […]
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People
Nominations Open for Rising Stars 2025
Via Satellite Rising Stars is an annual nomination program that highlights the achievements and contributions of young people in the space and satellite industry. Ready to nominate a Rising Star? […]
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Government/Military
China’s Space Capabilities Take Center-Stage at Military SSA Event
LONDON — Increasing understanding of Chinese spy satellites took center stage at this year’s Military Space Situational Awareness Conference in London, which brought together leaders and academics in space data last […]
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Government/Military
Space Systems Command Awards SciTech New FORGE Framework Contract
Space Systems Command (SSC) on Tuesday said it has awarded SciTec, Inc. a $259 million contract to deliver a ground-processing capability that supports the U.S. Space Force’s legacy and new missile […]
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Opinion
Fighting Climate Change One Harvest at a Time
Data-driven decision-making has come to the agricultural industry, and satellite technology is driving its adoption, offering valuable insights into crop health, soil conditions and resource management. According to the Global […]
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Manufacturing
Satellite Manufacturer Apex Raises $200M to Pursue Vertical Integration
Flush with demand for its standardized spacecraft buses and seeking to speed production, Apex on Tuesday said it has raised $200 million in a Series C round that will be put toward […]
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Government/Military
Slingshot Aerospace Offering Sovereign Space Domain Awareness Capabilities
Space Domain Awareness provider Slingshot Aerospace on Tuesday debuted what it says is the “world’s first” package to provide sovereign nations with their own space tracking capabilities, decreasing their reliance on outside […]
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Government/Military
GOP’s $150B Defense Bill for Reconciliation Funds Golden Dome, ‘Historic’ Tech Investments
The Republicans leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee have rolled out their $150 billion defense spending plan for the forthcoming reconciliation bill, which includes $25 billion for […]
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Opinion
Europe Must Take a Page Out of the SDA’s Playbook and Embrace Flexibility and Iteration
Europe is scrambling to bolster its defenses. It doesn’t take a genius to see why. Geopolitical shifts are underway. There’s a war on the Eastern frontier. And the Americans say […]
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Government/Military
Space Force Outlines Elements of Space Warfighting In First Framework
The U.S. Space Force on Thursday released its first-ever Space Warfighting framework, outlining the activities and considerations to fight in, and out of, space to achieve superiority in the domain. The […]
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Partner Content
Video Interview from SATELLITE – A Conversation with Comtech’s Daniel Gizinski
Via Satellite editor Mark Holmes catches up with Daniel Gizinski, president of Comtech’s Satellite & Space Segment on the show floor during SATELLITE. Daniel talks about the benefits of Comtech’s […]
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Cybersecurity
Cyber Takeaways from Space Symposium: Cyber is an ‘All Hands’ Effort
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Cybersecurity in space architectures is going to be an all-hands effort requiring reworking flaws in legacy network systems and developing new platforms to counter attacks from adversaries. […]
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Technology
DARPA Program Seeks Autonomous, Maneuverable Satellites For Cislunar Domain Awareness
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting approaches for prototype spacecraft that can autonomously navigate and be highly maneuverable in a Low Lunar Orbit (LLO) for cislunar space […]




























