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Space Force marketplace links commanders to commercial tracking data
The Space Force's acquisition command wants to create more commercial marketplaces that connect combatant commanders with the space capabilities they need.
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US Space Force taps L3Harris to design missile-tracking sensor
According to the Space Force, selecting L3Harris to design a third sensor reduces program risk and gives the service more options.
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Q&A: Maxar execs discuss US Army simulation, Project Maven
C4ISRNET reporters interviewed a pair of Maxar Technologies leaders on the sidelines of the GEOINT Symposium in St. Louis.
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Pentagon confirms SpaceX deal for Ukraine Starlink services
U.S. officials did not disclose details of the deal — including cost, contract timing or the length of service — citing operational security concerns.
Maxar explores new uses for Earth observation satellites
The company is one of three firms on contract with the National Reconnaissance Office to provide commercial satellite imagery over the next 10 years.
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South Korea launches first commercial-grade satellite
The domestically built three-stage Nuri rocket lifted off with a payload of eight satellites, including one to verify radar imaging technology.
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Northrop missile-warning satellites pass early design review
The Space Force plans to award a production contract in mid-2024 and the company is on track to launch the first satellite in 2028.
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NATO hunger for info driving deals for commercial satellite imagery
The U.S. and U.K. are leading contributors to NATO joint ISR, with “everybody else” tailing, an official said at the GEOINT Symposium.
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Intel agency mapping the moon to support future lunar navigation
The NGA is working with several government agencies to develop a Lunar Reference Frame that would undergird a future GPS-like capability for the moon.
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Space Force may seek new bidders for future deep-space radars
The service wants to see if any companies besides Northrop Grumman can meet its schedule for future phases of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.
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Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base
A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

North Korea shows Kim Jong Un examining a military spy satellite
North Korea hasn’t disclosed a target date for the launch, which some analysts say may be in the next few weeks.
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Space Force to seek industry help to test tech, train guardians
STARCOM will meet with industry in late June to discuss capability gaps and update companies on its plans to develop a space test and training range.
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UK competition watchdog approves $7.3B Viasat-Inmarsat merger
Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights.
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Special ops turn to data, space tech to gain ‘decisive advantage’
Positions and capabilities such as data scientists and natural language processing hold promise for better battlefield awareness.
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Space Force launches platform to match promising tech with satellites
The Space Test Program released a draft solicitation May 8 seeking commercial companies to provide spacecraft and integration services.
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How the Space Force will manage surging launch demand
The service is eyeing the FY24 legislative cycle to address policy and funding issues that could enable it to run its ranges more like spaceports.
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