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Aug- 2026 -

4 August

(Representative only.) NASA’s Aqua satellite orbiting Earth. Photo: NASA

Resecurity Joins Space ISAC to Bolster Cyber Threat Intel Sharing Across Space Sector

Resecurity has joined Space ISAC, bringing cyber threat intelligence and digital risk management capabilities to the organization's collective defense network for the global space industry.

4 August

Service members take the oath of office officially transferring from the United State Air Force to the United States Space Force during a ceremony held at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Feb. 10, 2020. The Airmen transitioned into the Space Force as Guardians during the ceremony, joining some of the first Guardians to cross into the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Senior Airman Caleb House

Jodesz Gavilan

US Space Force Taps 15 Companies for $981M Training Contract

The US Space Force has selected 15 companies for a $981-million contract vehicle to develop next-generation space test and training capabilities.

3 August

Jodesz Gavilan

Airbus, Thales to Build Military Communications Satellite for Spain

Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build SpainSat NG III under a new contract from Hisdesat.

Jul- 2026 -

31 July

Giulia Bernacchi

ST Engineering Wins Defense Satellite Communications Contracts in Asia, Europe

ST Engineering iDirect has secured multiple defense satellite communications contracts from undisclosed customers in Asia and Europe.

30 July

The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rests on Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on February 5, 2018, ahead of its demonstration mission

Rojoef Manuel

SpaceX to Launch 18 US Space Force Missions Under $1.6B Contracts

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured two contracts worth $1.6 billion to provide 18 military rocket launch services for the US Space Force.

29 July

Giulia Bernacchi

Array Labs Secures $21M, Launches Defense Satellite Partnership With Mitsubishi

Array Labs raised $21 million in a Mitsubishi-led funding round, as the companies launch a partnership to develop satellite services.

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

Graeme Ritchie

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

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.

28 July

The new Space Systems Command sign was revealed during an unveiling ceremony that took place at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California on November 17, 2021.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Air Force Takes Over Military GPS Modernization Programs

The US Air Force has formally taken over management of two military GPS receiver modernization programs to accelerate delivery of resilient navigation capabilities.

27 July

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.

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