Space
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Feb- 2026 -26 February
Rocket Lab Cancels Maiden Launch of Hypersonic Drone for Pentagon
Rocket Lab has called off the launch of a hypersonic test vehicle for the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit, citing “out-of-bounds launch commit criteria.”
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26 February
L3Harris Completes Mirror Upgrade for US Space Force Telescope in Australia
L3Harris has completed a major refurbishment of the primary mirror on the US Space Force’s Space Surveillance Telescope.
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24 February
AST SpaceMobile Bags $30M SDA Deal for Tactical SATCOM Demo
AST SpaceMobile has secured a $30-million contract to demonstrate low-latency tactical satellite communications for the US Space Development Agency.
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23 February
Japan Taps Axelspace for Optical Satellite Imagery in Defense Space Project
Axelspace secured a contract to supply optical satellite imagery for the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s new satellite constellation project.
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19 February
US Space Force Tops 2026 Recruiting Goal, Pushes to Double Force Size
The US Space Force has exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting goal by 25 percent just five months into the year, as leaders press Congress to double the service’s size to meet rising national security demands.
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11 February
SatService Secures German Defense Contract for Q/V-Band Satellite Ground Station
SatService has secured a contract to supply a Q/V-band satellite ground station for scientific and military communications in Germany.
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9 February
Japan Builds Comms Satellite That Can Focus Signals Where Forces Need Them
Japan is raising the bar in space-based military communications, awarding Mitsubishi Electric a contract to build a next-generation defense satellite.
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6 February
BlackSky Secures New International Defense Contracts for ISR Satellite Subscription
BlackSky Technology has received multiple contracts to provide Gen-3 Assured satellite services to a new international defense user, expanding the company’s global footprint.
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5 February
Germany Eyes Long-Term Plan for Military Space Capabilities
Germany is considering a wide range of military space investments as part of a long-term plan to strengthen its position in orbit.
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5 February
Australia Builds Next-Gen Nuclear Battery With 3D Printing
Australia is moving to crack one of the toughest challenges in space and defense operations: delivering sustainable power for years without refueling, maintenance, or reliance on solar energy.
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