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Government/Military | July 13, 2026

L3Harris and Sierra Space Receive $1.75B for SDA Tranche 3, Tracking Layer

L3Harris Technologies is receiving $955 million and Sierra Space $798 million under fixed price Other Transaction Authority (OTA) rapid prototyping contracts for an expedited launch of…[continued]
TECH WEBCAST SERIES | July 14, 2026

Webinar Replay | Space-Based Data Centers: Inside the Race to Move Compute to Orbit

This webinar brings together players who are actively building the orbital compute stack to debate the business case, the physics, and the path to commercial…[continued]
Government/Military | July 15, 2026

SDA Set to Resume Launches With Second Plane of York Transport Layer Satellites

Update: SpaceX launched the SDA mission on Thursday afternoon from Vandenberg at 4:33 p.m. ET.  After a nine month pause in launches, the Space Development…[continued]
Technology | July 10, 2026

FCC Approves Reflect Orbital Demo Satellite to Test Redirecting Sunlight

The FCC issued approval for startup Reflect Orbital to launch a demonstration satellite that will test a solar reflector in orbit that's designed to reflect…[continued]
Connectivity | July 9, 2026

SpaceX Files for 100,000-Satellite Gen-3 Constellation 

SpaceX has asked the FCC for authority to launch 100,000 satellites in a Gen3 constellation to deliver “multi-gigabit” connectivity. The filing indicates SpaceX intends to…[continued]
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Technology | July 14, 2026

Iridium’s PNT Chip is Now Commercially Available

Iridium’s positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) chip is now commercially available, with the satellite operator reporting more than 150 organizations have expressed interest in the…[continued]
Connectivity | July 15, 2026

FCC to Consider Allowing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Devices for D2D Service

The FCC may explore allowing unlicensed wireless devices like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth  to communicate directly with satellites for direct-to-device (D2D) service.  FCC Chairman Brendan Carr…[continued]
Opinion | July 13, 2026

The Implications of Dual-Use for Protecting Space Assets

For many years Europe organized space around clear distinctions. Civil programs were separated from defense. Commercial companies served institutional customers. Governments developed sovereign capabilities while…[continued]
Government/Military | July 15, 2026

Slingshot Aerospace Wins Space Force Contract to Expand AI Mission Rehearsal

Slingshot Aerospace has won a contract worth almost $70 million with the U.S. Space Force, a contract the company is calling the largest in its…[continued]
Mobility | July 14, 2026

Frontier to Adopt Starlink With New Customer Portal From SpaceX

Frontier Airlines and other Indigo Partners airlines will roll out SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC) under a new deal announced Tuesday that covers more than…[continued]
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