The defense landscape has entered a new era defined by technology readiness, adaptability, and heightened demand for all supply chain members to contribute to the Golden Dome for America (GDA) […] The post Building Missile Defense Readiness through Composites and Domestic Supply Chain Coordination appeared first on SpaceNews.

Though rarely featured in public demonstrations of military capability, satellites are indispensable to the defense of America and its allies. They offer near-immediate warning of missile launches, enable strategic communications, […] The post To Protect the Nation, the Golden Dome Must Be Capable of Protecting Itself appeared first on SpaceNews.

Firefly Aerospace expects to resume Alpha launches in the “coming weeks,” with two flights planned before the end of the year. The post Firefly looks to resume Alpha launches soon appeared first on SpaceNews.

IRVINE, CA – September 23, 2025 – Terran Orbital Corporation, a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the successful delivery of all […] The post Terran Orbital Completes Delivery of Satellite Bus Platforms to Lockheed Martin for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer appeared first on SpaceNews.

SAN FRANCISCO – European civil space leaders suggested expanding their flagship campaign to develop a secure communications constellation. Since the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) constellation of about 290 satellites was proposed, critics have attacked the program for being “too late and too small,” Nicolas Guillermin, European Commission team leader for

The company’s Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites were built with buses provided by Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary The post Lockheed Martin delivers 21 satellites for next launch of U.S. military ‘Transport Layer’ appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Department of the Air Force’s top civilian overseeing both the Air Force and the Space Force said he is increasingly worried about the services’ pace of innovation. The post Air Force Secretary warns of ‘Sputnik moment’ as U.S. faces China’s rapid military advances appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA announced its newest class of astronauts Sept. 22 as agency leaders and lawmakers emphasized their intent to return humans to the moon before China. The post NASA selects new astronaut class appeared first on SpaceNews.

The launch of NROL-48 marked the eleventh launch in the NRO’s growing proliferated architecture The post Falcon 9 launch pushes NRO satellite fleet past 200 in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.

East Aurora, NY – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems announces the groundbreaking […] The post Moog Breaks Ground on New Propulsion Clean Room to Support Satellite and Missile Growth appeared first on SpaceNews.