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Sep- 2024 -

25 September

France Claims Word-First Satellite Communication Via Space Lasers

France's Defense Innovation Agency and Cailabs have used lasers to communicate between a low-orbit satellite and a commercial ground station.

24 September

Giulia Bernacchi

US to Receive Additional Ovzon T7 Satellite Terminals

The US Department of Defense has commissioned Swedish telecommunications company Ovzon to provide additional Ovzon T7 satellite terminals.

24 September

Giulia Bernacchi

UAE Enhances Space Defense with New FADA Entity

United Arab Emirates' EDGE Group is launching a company focused on advanced satellite technologies for security and global competitiveness.

11 September

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Launches Space Vehicle Laboratory Construction in New Mexico

The US Air Force has conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in New Mexico to begin the development of a Re-Entry Vehicle Integration Laboratory.

2 September

Rojoef Manuel

Virginia Company to Support Inaugural US Space Force Officer Training Course

The US Space Force has awarded Aleut Federal a $63-million contract to directly support the introductory Officer Training Course.

2 September

Concept of Carryall Joint Precision Orbital Cargo transport mission

Rojoef Manuel

Alabama Firm to Equip Future US Air Force Cargo Spacecraft

Outpost Technologies has signed an agreement to produce equipment for the US Air Force’s Joint Precision Orbital Cargo space vehicle.

Aug- 2024 -

28 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Build UK-Based Deep Space Monitoring Radar

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $200-million contract to build a deep space radar capable of monitoring 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.

19 August

Joe Saballa

UK Launches First Military Satellite

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully put its first military satellite into orbit, boosting its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

15 August