Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket to Provide Cargo Delivery for the U.S. Air Force
Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket secures AFRL mission for 2026, amid new contracts, legal scrutiny, and rapid progress toward its first flight later this year
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US Space Force selects Rocket Lab and Stoke for National Security Space Launches
The United States Space Force (USSF) has added Rocket Lab and Stoke Space to the competition for launch contracts under the NSSL Phase 3 Line 1
Ariane 6 Launches CSO-3 Supporting France’s Defense Earth Observation
Despite delays, today Arianespace's Ariane 6 successfully launched the French CSO-3 observation satellite, marking an important step for European sovereignity
Momentus Expands Defense Department Contract for In-Space Assembly Demonstration
Momentus secures expanded DARPA contract for in-space assembly demo, launching in 2026 to validate orbital manufacturing technologies
Redwire Acquires Edge Autonomy to Enhance Multi-Domain Space and Defense Capabilities
The acquisition of Edge Autonomy marks a significant new step for Redwire in the development of multi-domain capabilities for the defense sector
Rocket Lab Launches Second HASTE Mission for Leidos
Rocket Lab's HASTE marks its second launch and the first of four planned for Leidos, advancing hypersonic technology testing for the Department of Defense
Rheinmetall and ICEYE Partner to Provide SAR Imagery for Ukraine
The Ukrainian armed forces now have access to new SAR imagery capabilities, following the collaboration between ICEYE and Rheinmetall
Umbra Secures SDA Contract to Enhance PWSA with SAR Technology
Umbra Space has been awarded a contract by the Space Development Agency to integrate SAR technologies into the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture
Space Force X-37B to use new Aerobraking Maneuver
The U.S. Space Force vehicle will use aerobraking, employing atmospheric drag to slow itself down, to reach a lower orbit without using extra fuel
Sweden Explores Satellite Launches with Gripen Fighter Jets
The war in Ukraine and Sweden's entry into NATO are driving the country to develop space-based defense capabilities, the Gripen jets could become a new asset