Defense

With Musk’s new role, SpaceX gets extra attention

But many of the changes he may want have been underway before a Trump administration.

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Assertive Professionals wins $127M MDA professional services contract

The Missile Defense Agency made this award as part of its family of contracts known as TEAMS.

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One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list

The service has never confirmed putting companies on the blacklist until now.

Defense

France's Defence Innovation Agency Taps Dark for Space Defence Interception

Partnership with Dark to Simulate LEO Missions and Develop Rapid Response Capabilities

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Microsoft and Atom Computing unveil 24-qubit quantum machine

The companies bet on neutral atoms and logical qubits to enable near-term, hybrid quantum computing.

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AeroVironment builds out defense tech portfolio with BlueHalo acquisition

The combination creates a larger player in uncrewed systems, technologies to counter them and space offerings.

Defense

Biden allows Ukraine to use ATACMS to strike Russia

The move comes after what one former Ukrainian official called a “a significant and extremely painful delay.”

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Rocket startup debuts with record-breaking supersonic flight

Dawn Hypersonics' rocket drone could shake up the hypersonic missile game.

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MetTel becomes first authorized Starlink partner to offer satellite SD-WAN services

The news makes MetTel the first Starlink authorized reseller for both commercial and government organizations.

Civil

The next push for microchips made in space

The key to higher-quality semiconductor materials could be space.

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Launch, the Moon and satellites mark the week in space investments

Each of these companies are in varying stages of maturity as a business, but all have high-profile backers behind them.

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Air Force ordering more robot wingmen for its experimentation unit

Acquisition chief says he’s signed off on buying additional prototype drones for the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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Three questions that could shape a second Trump administration’s goals for space

Will there be an Elon Musk effect and other key questions regarding President-elect Trump's plans for space.

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Trump’s climate skepticism could hurt military operations

Proposals to “dismantle” NOAA and roll back energy efforts pose “a huge risk,” said one expert.

Ideas

The Wild West of space: Can government IT tame the risks?

A multi-pronged strategy to deal with the risks is a good idea.

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Industry execs weigh potential impacts of presidential transition

A group of senior leaders at government contractors outline the challenges and opportunities they see in a second Trump term.