On April 14, Kratos (KTOS) secured a $446.8 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for ground-based missile tracking systems. The contract aims to strengthen the company's role in missile tracking systems and space-based defense.
RTX has secured a significant $709 million contract for the production of GBU-53/B StormBreaker smart bombs, marking a major commercial milestone for the defense giant. The contract financing is notably diverse, incorporating international contributions from eight U.S. allied nations, underscoring global demand for…
Read the full storySidus Space (SIDU) has announced an expansion of its existing agreement with Lonestar Data Holdings to build and deliver a second StarVault orbital data storage payload. This amendment is driven by rising global demand for sovereign, space-based data storage and disaster recovery services. Lonestar previously launched…
AeroVironment (AVAV) announced that its hardware successfully enabled ultra-precise laser aiming for high-speed data transmission during NASA's Artemis II mission, as the Orion spacecraft 'Integrity' began its return journey on April 7. The spacecraft reached a peak altitude of 252,756 miles from Earth before…
Amazon's $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar is set to transform its satellite ambitions, with analysts at Jones noting the deal significantly accelerates the commercialization of Project Kuiper. By integrating Globalstar’s existing infrastructure, Amazon gains critical direct-to-device capabilities, allowing it…
Amazon's $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar has coincided with a broader rally across the space sector, evidenced by a surge in Planet Labs stock. Investor sentiment is being bolstered by the White House's launch of the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, signaling strong policy support for…
L3Harris Technologies has revised its expansion plans for its Virginia rocket motor production facility, with the total investment now reaching $1.27 billion. The strategic project includes a substantial $1 billion funding commitment from the U.S. government to bolster national defense capabilities. This expansion is…