June 18, 2025
 

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DIU Seeks Funding for Active Response to Interference Against Commercial Satellite Operators
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is lining up funding for a project that will enable Department of Defense (DoD) entities to actively respond to electromagnetic interference (EMI) incidents against commercial operators.

A contract vehicle is in place for a prototype that would leverage industry data to quickly report commercial satcom interference events to entities with Title 10 authorities, according to U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Allen Varghese, deputy director of DIU’s Space Portfolio. “While commercial companies are focusing on resuming operations, can we get that data, get…[continued]

Mobility
Greenerwave and Safran Passenger Innovations to Develop Ka-Band Aero Terminal
Greenerwave and Safran Passenger Innovations will co-develop a Ka-band aero terminal under a new strategic partnership announced Tuesday during the Paris Air Show.  The in-flight…[continued]
Government/Military
SpaceWERX Awards 10 Sustained Space Maneuver Challenge Contracts
SpaceWERX awarded 10 companies contract awards in the Sustained Space Maneuver Challenge to advance space mobility and resilience technologies.  The 10 companies selected — Apech…[continued]
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Manufacturing
Satellite Developer Portal Space Opens First Manufacturing Facility
Satellite developer Portal Space Systems on Tuesday said it has opened a 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, the startup’s first as it prepares to begin production of its…[continued]
Connectivity
Intelsat Expands Broadcast Deal With iKO Media Group for Galaxy 19
Intelsat is expanding its work with iKO Media Group (iKOMG) to support the company's new offering for faith-based broadcasters. iKOMG, a company that provides teleport…[continued]
Connectivity
ICYMI: Viasat, Ligado, and AST SpaceMobile Reach Spectrum Deal in Bankruptcy Case
Ligado Networks, Viasat, and AST SpaceMobile have reached a deal over Ligado’s debt to Viasat, and mid-band spectrum for AST SpaceMobile.  Under the deal AST…[continued]
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Future Space Economy Series: How NASA's James Webb Telescope Changed Our Understanding of Space
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captivated the public with incredible discoveries that include dying stars, distant galaxies, and signs of life on other planets. The…[continued]

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