Eight NATO allies launch HALO satellite constellation initiative
The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.
Europe
ICEYE to double radar-satellite capacity by late 2027 as demand surges
The company's goal is to ramp up production to two satellites a week as it responds to surging demand from European militaries.
US Army astronaut tapped for NASA’s Artemis III mission
The U.S. Army is launching into space again by way of Col. Frank Rubio, who will be part of the 2027 Artemis III mission, NASA announced Tuesday.
Germany touts pan-German space command amid European push to supplant US tech
Austria’s Defense Minister Claudia Tanner reaffirmed that Austria plans to put three operationally designated military satellites into orbit next year.
US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms
An Air Force plan calls for old oil platforms to become Sea-based Recovery Stations for the U.S. Space Force and private spaceflight companies.
Space Force’s 15-year vision calls for more personnel, simulators and survivability
A new Space Force vision document grapples with the future of space warfare and how the service can prepare for it.
Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX
Last August, a global outage across Elon Musk’s satellite network left U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessels bobbing off California, halting operations.
US Space Command provides update on phased headquarters relocation to Alabama
The command plans to break ground on a new headquarters facility on an approximately 60-acre site near the center of Redstone Arsenal in 2027.
US Space Force clears design milestone, advances missile-warning constellation
System Delta 84, working with BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems, achieved the milestone nine months after the contract award.
SpaceX and Blue Origin abruptly shift priorities amid US Golden Dome push
The largest U.S. commercial space companies recently shifted priorities toward lunar development, just as DOD pushes its next-gen missile shield plans.
DOD eyes commercial satellites that can spy on other satellites
The Pentagon is looking for cheap commercial satellites that can maintain surveillance on other satellites in orbit, including close-range inspections.
SWORD training platform key to US space superiority, program head says
The U.S. Space Force is positioning its Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain as a cornerstone for maintaining space superiority.
Space Force looks to expand West Coast heavy launch capabilities
If developed, Space Launch Complex-14 would become the first dedicated super-heavy launch complex on the West Coast.
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
As the Space Force enters 2026 amid escalating threats from China and Russia, it faces a pivotal year as it transitions to full-spectrum warfighting.
Space Force wants advanced tech for space-based interceptors
The U.S. Space Force is looking for advanced technologies for space-based interceptors that can intercept ballistic missiles during their boost phase.
Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation
The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.
ICEYE sees role as Europe’s defense space-intelligence linchpin
The Finnish firm eyes a satellite fleet large enough to enable ‘tactical’ ground operations without relying on US data.
