Commercial

Bluestone backs missile defense and space tech company

The private investment firm is undertaking this move via a license it received to back promising small businesses whose technologies align with the Defense Department's priorities.

Defense

Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility

U.S. Space Force is looking to enhance its deep space monitoring capabilities with a new site for surveillance usage.

Science & Tech

Space officials to take stage in Washington on Aug. 28

Space policies, investment and advancements will be on the docket for discussion.

Science & Tech

Army unveils second solicitation for $4B in R&D recompetes

This is for the unrestricted portion of the so-called D3I2 vehicle that focuses on research work in space, high-altitude and missile defense.

Defense

Serco books $323M job to modernize arctic space base

The company will upgrade power systems at a site in Greenland that supports missile defense and space surveillance capabilities.

Defense

Air Force scraps $12B Sentinel systems integration contract

After repeated protests, the Air Force decided to cancel the program to start anew instead of re-evaluating proposals.

Ideas

Space: The Ultimate Wi-Fi Hot Spot

Connectivity is key as space investments increase.

Defense

MTSI wins $73M MDA digital engineering project

The Missile Defense Agency tasks Modern Technology Solutions Inc. to look at the creation of kill webs for defeating threats.

Launch

Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Launches with Historic Partnerships

First-of-its-kind collaboration between U.S., Norway and SpaceX delivers military and commercial benefits.

Science & Tech

Astronomers warn against colonial practices in the space industry

A philosopher of science explains how the industry could explore other planets without exploiting them.

Defense

Redwire to buy small satellite manufacturer

Hera Technologies is active in a project run by Space Force to demonstrate on-orbit servicing.

Defense

Lockheed to acquire spacecraft maker Terran Orbital

This represents the global defense giant's first move to buy a company it first backed through its venture capital arm.

Commercial

Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal

The strategic acquisition enhances Lockheed's offerings in satellite manufacturing and services.

Ideas

Why Space Force eyes COTS products for its defensive strategy

Satellites are absolutely vital for the U.S. military infrastructure and that's why partnering with commercial providers is critical, writes Cailabs US President Jeff Huggins.

Science & Tech

'All roads lead back' to Huntsville in SAS' expansion push

With the backing of Godspeed Capital, Special Aerospace Services is breaking ground on a new facility in Huntsville, Alabama that will shape its long-term future.

Science & Tech

NASA presses pause on SEWP VI

Industry will have a new deadline to get their bids in for the governmentwide IT vehicle after NASA completes a review of the procurement.