Space

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29 July

Artist's illustration of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite in Earth orbit. Earth observation satellites support scientific research, disaster response, and critical infrastructure monitoring. Image: NASA

Here’s What’s Wrong With the Term ‘Dual-Use’

"Dual-use" is a misleading term because it implies a clean split between civilian and military life that doesn't actually exist, and clinging to that split is dangerous for Europe right now.

29 July

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Rocket Lab Wins $266M US Space Force Launch Contract

The US Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab a $266-million contract to conduct up to 18 suborbital launches supporting missile defense programs.

27 July

Americas

Northrop Grumman’s mission robotic vehicle launches.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Launches Robotic Satellite Servicing Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has launched its Mission Robotic Vehicle, marking a major step toward operational satellite servicing and life-extension missions in orbit.

16 July

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Rheinmetall, Space Norway Expand Space-Based Maritime Domain Awareness Partnership

Rheinmetall and Space Norway are expanding their collaboration on space-based capabilities, covering the maritime domain through a signed memorandum of understanding.

16 July

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

EOS Pitches Counter-Drone, Counter-Space Laser Systems to Germany

Electro Optic Systems presented Germany with two high-energy laser systems during a visit by German Defense Minister Pistorius in Canberra.

13 July

Space

U.S. and Philippines Army soldiers work in the Joint Operations Center during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, 31 May 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippines Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tommie Berry)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Military to Establish Space Arm

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is preparing to establish a Space Center that will eventually evolve into a larger organization as it aims to field its first military satellites by 2028.

10 July

Space

Jodesz Gavilan

York Space Buys ALL.SPACE in $300M Military Satellite Communications Deal

York Space Systems has completed its $300-million acquisition of satellite specialist ALL.SPACE.

6 July

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Launches $1.3M Competition for Military Space Technologies

The UK has launched a new funding competition to support technologies aimed at strengthening the country's military space capabilities against emerging threats.

2 July

Europe