York Wins USSF SmallSat Contract for a Range of National Security Missions
- By Joshua Faleti
https://spacewatch.global/2025/05/york-wins-ussf-smallsat-contract-for-a-range-of-national-security-missions/
More: https://hype.aero/space/?story=0089a9ab-61ec-4f10-a47e-f97b62ca219a
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Raytheon secures $380 million contract extension for GPS ground control system
US Space Force reels from a 14% civilian staff cut due to Trump-era budget slashing. This deep reduction sparks fears for US space superiority and ability to counter rivals. #SpaceForce #TechPolicy #DefenseBudget
Scout Space Secures U.S. Space Force Contract for GEO Space Domain Awareness Sensor
- By Rachel Jewett
https://www.satellitetoday.com/government-military/2025/05/22/scout-space-wins-space-force-funding-for-geo-space-domain-awareness/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/satellite-news/?story=607d4e87-6ff4-44d5-9179-f7cb6c6cef64
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Space Force eyes commercial tech to fill low Earth orbit sensing gaps
- By Courtney Albon
https://www.defensenews.com/space/2025/05/22/space-force-eyes-commercial-tech-to-fill-low-earth-orbit-sensing-gaps/
More: https://hype.aero/space/?story=936cb5ba-c3ac-43c4-9529-e0afa6dd2a20
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Space Force and NGA move to end turf disputes with new intelligence agreement
NGA, Space Force ink accord on responsibilities for buying commercial ISR
- By Theresa Hitchens
http://breakingdefense.com/2025/05/nga-space-force-ink-accord-on-responsibilities-for-buying-commercial-isr/
More: https://hype.aero/space/?story=300bd03a-2bcd-42af-b66d-ffdc258bcbf2
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Erin Doherty reveals that President Trump announces the ambitious 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, aimed to mirror Israel's Iron Dome. Valued at $175 billion, with $25 billion earmarked for the next defense budget, it promises global missile interception, including from space. Skepticism arises over its feasibility, given the U.S.'s massive scale. Discover more about this bold initiative and challenges ahead. #GoldenDome #Trump #MissileDefense #IronDome #USDefense #SpaceForce https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/20/trump-golden-dome-missile-defense-system.html
Two years after #StarfishSpace fell short of its goal of having its Otter Pup satellite dock with another spacecraft in orbit, the Seattle-area startup is getting ready for a second test mission. #Starfish is set to do satellite dockings for customers including the #SpaceForce next year. https://www.geekwire.com/2025/otter-pup-2-starfish-space-satellite/ #Space
Air Force Issues Draft EIS for SpaceX’s Vandenberg Expansion, Enabling Falcon Heavy Launches
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/19/department-of-the-air-force-issues-draft-documents-for-new-spacex-launch-site-at-vandenberg-space-force-base/
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@ombra President Shares Insights: https://zurl.co/Lvvy5
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Space Force Awards Auria, Sphinx Defense Contracts for Cloud-Based Antenna Marketplace Prototype
- By Courtney Albon
https://www.defensenews.com/space/2025/05/16/amid-demand-for-satellite-support-space-force-leans-on-commercial/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/commercial-space-industry-new-space/?story=bac47fb2-85dc-46fd-8f06-dff9d3f1128c
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Space Force officials say it’s too early to pin down Golden Dome costs
Golden Dome Missile Shield Costs Could Top $500 Billion Amid Uncertainty
- By Chris Gordon
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/golden-domes-price-tag-will-likely-exceed-half-trillion-dollars/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/defense-budgets-spending/?story=aeab2486-b75d-4590-8240-29c01061f1fe
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SpaceX launches rocket during daytime from Florida's Space Coast for first time in six weeks
- By , Florida Today
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2025/05/14/spacex-launches-florida-rocket-during-daytime-for-first-time-in-six-weeks-from-cape-canaveral/83622207007/
More: https://hype.aero/space/?story=b0a3b9e5-b10b-4b9b-b52a-2e9326cd830f
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SpaceX Targets Wednesday Lunchtime Falcon 9 Launch of 28 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/05/14/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-28-starlink-v2-mini-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-cape-canaveral-2/
More: https://hype.aero/coverage/spacex/?story=b717f11f-fd13-4a55-857d-d9a2988984fb
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Senate confirms Troy Meink as Air Force secretary with bipartisan support
Accelerating the path for commercial space integration (and implementation) remains a DoD and national security priority
Space Force selects vendors to build cloud-based ground station marketplaces
Implementing Competitive Endurance: U.S. Space Force Strategy to Counter China’s Space Threats
- By Brian G. Chow
https://spacenews.com/countering-chinas-space-stalkers-helping-turn-competitive-endurance-from-theory-into-practice/
More: https://hype.aero/space/?story=5654d3bb-a140-4474-bdb9-6f019b51bbd1
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