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Space Agency · WashingtonWashington (AFP) April 17, 2024
China is bolstering its space capabilities and is using its civilian program to mask its military objectives, the head of the US space agency NASA said Wednesday, warning that Washington must remain vigilant.
"China has made extraordinary strides especially in the last 10 years, but they are very, very secretive," NASA administrator Bill Nelson told lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
"We believeSee the Story
NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space
Lockheed Martin · Los AngelesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a major contract by the Missile Defense Agency, valued at a ceiling of $4.1 billion, to innovate and lead the expansion of the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system. The contract spans from May 2024 to April 2029, with an extension option until April 2034.
The upgrade, known as C2BMC-Next, involves implementing cutting-edgSee the Story
Lockheed Martin secures new C2BMC-Next contract for global defense integration
Danbury, Connecticut · DanburyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
ARKA Group, L.P. has completed an important expansion of its 550,000 square-foot facility located in Danbury, Connecticut, which also serves as its headquarters. This expansion is focused on enhancing the production capacity for small satellite systems, payloads, and optical coating capabilities.
The expansion, encompassing 14,000 additional square feet, includes state-of-the-art cleanroomSee the Story
Arka invests $85 million in Connecticut facility expansion
Sydney, Australia · SydneySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024
In a significant industry forecast, Novaspace, a union of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, predicts a 160% increase in global defense and dual-use satellite launches over the next decade. The firm also highlighted that government spending on space defense and security has reached a new peak at over $58 billion.
This surge is attributed to an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, mSee the Story
Space defense investments set to soar with projected 160% growth in satellite launches
Space Force · SydneySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024
In a significant announcement, Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, revealed the U.S. Space Force's latest strategy on April 10, aimed at integrating commercial expertise, skills, and products more closely with military operations to ensure ongoing superiority in the increasingly contested space domain.
The new Commercial Space Strategy, which has been in the works for some timSee the Story
Space Force charts new path for commercial integration in space operations
Air Force · Los AngelesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
In a compelling address to a space-focused audience at the Space Symposium on April 10, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall articulated a clear vision for the United States' dominance in space, emphasizing the complexities posed by fluctuating and often unpredictable domestic budgets. Kendall's keynote speech not only reviewed his tenure and outlined forthcoming priorities but also underscoSee the Story