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Spire Global established two-way optical communications for the first time between two six-unit cubesats. The post Spire demonstrates optical links between cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews.

Saltzman: “We must think of space as a war fighting domain, rather than just a collection of support activities” The post Space Force chief calls for greater focus on ‘space superiority’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

BAE Systems will lead the second phase of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) command and control (C2) ground system program The post BAE lands $151 million contract for missile-warning satellite ground system appeared first on SpaceNews.

VP Matt Magaña: There’s a clear signal from the government that they want to tap into commercial innovations for Golden Dome The post Voyager to adopt partnership strategy for Golden Dome program appeared first on SpaceNews.

A Falcon 9 booster was lost after making a droneship landing March 2, the latest incident involving the rocket that has raised reliability concerns. The post Falcon 9 booster lost after droneship landing appeared first on SpaceNews.

Maxar Space Systems announced an order March 3 for a commercial geostationary communications satellite without disclosing its customer’s identity, a rare move for the industry. The post Maxar wins mystery commercial GEO order amid market slowdown appeared first on SpaceNews.

GOLDEN, Colorado — NASA’s Europa Clipper, now en route to Jupiter, departed with less-than-satisfactory and vulnerable devices that are susceptible to Jupiter’s intense radiation. The spacecraft’s liftoff on October 14, […] The post End-run around radiation – The saga and surprise vulnerabilities of Europa Clipper appeared first on SpaceNews.

This time last year, United States government officials released details indicating Russia may be developing a space-based nuclear weapon system to target Western satellites. While a flagrant violation of international norms, ambitions […] The post Radiation as a service: How the private sector can protect America’s space infrastructure appeared first on SpaceNews.

The military will seek environmental approval for two landing pads at Johnston Atoll The post Air Force selects Pacific landing sites to test space cargo deliveries appeared first on SpaceNews.

The military will seek environmental approval for two landing pads at Johnston Atoll The post Air Force selects Pacific landing sites to test space cargo deliveries appeared first on SpaceNews.