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Susanne Hake / Maxar Intelligence
in Intelligence, News, Space
Windward, Vantor Integrate Capabilities to Advance Persistent Maritime Intelligence
Windward and Vantor have teamed up to improve maritime domain awareness by integrating AI-driven analytics with space-based surveillance capabilities. Vantor said Wednesday the collaboration combines its Sentry persistent monitoring system with Windward’s Maritime AI platform to deliver continuous, automated tracking of maritime activity worldwide. The integration is designed to address longstanding gaps caused by fragmented […] More
by Kristen Smith April 16, 2026, 10:01 am
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BAE Systems Adds Highly Maneuverable Ascent Spacecraft to Elevation Product Line
BAE Systems has unveiled a new spacecraft platform designed to enhance space operations and meet growing demands for advanced capabilities to support defense and exploration missions. The role of space in conflict is growing as the United States, its allies and its adversaries increase investments in in-orbit capabilities to deter aggression and achieve warfighter superiority […] More
by Elodie Collins April 15, 2026, 11:02 am
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in News, Space
Lockheed Martin Unveils NGSD Satellite Platform
Lockheed Martin has introduced its Next-Generation Space Dominance, or NGSD, a modular spacecraft designed to provide customers with rapid delivery timelines and mission flexibility across orbital environments. Lockheed’s push for modular, rapid delivery spacecraft comes as government and industry leaders gear up to address the future of space operations and defense capabilities. Join experts at […] More
by Jane Edwards April 14, 2026, 10:00 am
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in Cybersecurity, News, Space
Deloitte Sends Two Satellites Into Orbit to Expand Space Data, Cyber Capabilities
Deloitte has launched two new satellites, Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3, into orbit. The company said Monday that the satellites, which carry payloads capable of increasing space data collection, lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California in late March. Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3 will join Deloitte-1, which launched in early 2025, in space to support Project […] More
by Elodie Collins April 14, 2026, 8:32 am
Susanne Hake / Maxar Intelligence
in News, Space, Technology
Vantor to Expand Constellation With Vantage, Pulse Satellites
Vantor has announced plans to expand its satellite constellation with Vantage and Pulse systems as part of a new architecture designed to combine high-resolution imaging and real-time global monitoring into a single commercial offering to enable government and commercial clients to generate intelligence and support tactical operations. As companies like Vantor expand integrated systems for […] More
by Jane Edwards April 10, 2026, 8:40 am
in News, Space
Booz Allen Invests in Portal Space Systems
Booz Allen Ventures, the venture capital arm of Booz Allen Hamilton, has invested in Portal Space Systems to advance the development of maneuverable spacecraft in support of next-generation orbital missions. Booz Allen’s investment in next-generation space capabilities highlights continued momentum across the space sector as companies advance new technologies and partnerships. Attend the 2026 Air […] More
by Jane Edwards April 10, 2026, 8:18 am
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LeoLabs Launches AI-Powered Delta System for Space Threat Detection
LeoLabs has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered threat detection and characterization system for national security missions. The company said Wednesday that LeoLabs Delta is designed to enable operators to protect space assets against various threats as orbital activity grows and becomes more complex. “Today’s dynamic threats — from advanced proximity operations that mirror ‘dogfighting’ to obscured […] More
by Elodie Collins April 9, 2026, 6:58 am
Susanne Hake / Maxar Intelligence
in Acquisition & Procurement, Contract Awards, Defense And Intelligence, News, Space
Vantor to Provide NGA With Orbital Intelligence Under New Luno B Contract
Vantor has secured a $2.3 million contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to deliver automated, near real-time orbital intelligence on space objects under the Luno program. Top decision makers from government and technology providers from industry will convene at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to discuss the capabilities […] More
by Elodie Collins April 2, 2026, 10:15 am
in Acquisition & Procurement, Contract Awards, DOD, News, Space
Booz Allen to Support Air Force’s AEDC Hypersonic Test Improvement Project Under $82M Contract
Booz Allen Hamilton has secured an $81.5 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide engineering and integration support for the Hypersonic Test Capability Improvement project at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, or AEDC. The Department of War said Monday that Booz Allen will deliver lead system design integrator services, including system design, development and […] More
by Elodie Collins March 31, 2026, 10:15 am
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SES Partners With K2 Space for the Development of meoSphere Satellite Constellation
SES has selected K2 Space to support the development of its next-generation medium Earth orbit satellite network, known as meoSphere. The constellation is targeted to begin operations by 2030 to address growing commercial and government demand for secure, high-performance connectivity, SES said Tuesday. “Space is the invisible backbone of the global data economy and national […] More
by Elodie Collins March 26, 2026, 10:10 am
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Contrivian Unveils Multiconstellation LEO Connectivity Platform
Contrivian has introduced Contrivian Constellation, a multiconstellation connectivity platform designed to operate multiple low Earth orbit satellite networks as a single service. As technologies like multiconstellation satellite connectivity continue to evolve, government and industry leaders are expected to explore their impact on mission operations and space-based capabilities at upcoming forums. Attend the 2026 Air and […] More
by Jane Edwards March 25, 2026, 6:14 am
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Parsons Debuts SPARTAN Phased-Array Antenna to Transform Satellite Command, Control
Parsons has achieved a significant milestone in space communications with the operational acceptance and deployment of the first S-Band Phased Array Receive and Transmit Antenna Node, or SPARTAN, from Raven Defense. Now integrated into the OrbitXchange global network, the 6-meter system utilizes electronically steerable beams to simultaneously command and collect data from multiple spacecraft, offering […] More
by Kristen Smith March 19, 2026, 11:04 am