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NASA Invites Media to Roman Space Telescope, Crew-13 Launches

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:23:36 EDT

Media accreditation now is open for the launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the agency's SpaceX Crew-13 missions, both targeting launch in the coming months. - - The Roman telescope is slated to launch no earlier than 7:20 a.m. EDT Sunday, Aug. 30, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The observatory, named after NASA's first chief astronomer, will have a deep, panoramic view of the cosmos, generating never...

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SES, Airbus and Dutch Municipality of Noordwijk to Build Satellite Optical Ground Station for EAGLE-1

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:18:43 EDT

SES, a space solutions company, jointly with Airbus Netherlands B.V. signed a ground lease agreement with the Dutch municipality of Noordwijk for a plot at the NL Space Campus, next to the European Space Agency's (ESA) technical center ESTeC. The facility will host a dedicated optical ground station (OGS) to communicate with the EAGLE-1 satellite and receive quantum safe keys via laser technology. - - The station, to be built by Airbus for SES, will consist of a control room, alongside a do...

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KLM and Ministry of Defence further strengthen cooperation

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:17:55 EDT

One year after signing a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on the ground and in the air, KLM and the Ministry of Defence are taking new steps in their strategic partnership. The collaboration stems from the agreement signed in 2025, aimed at leveraging knowledge, expertise and capacity to strengthen the resilience of the Netherlands. - - Recent developments in the partnership were discussed today during a working visit by State Secretary for Defence Derk Boswijk to KLM a...

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His Majesty the King officially opens the UK Space and Defence Gateway

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:22:46 EDT

His Majesty King Charles III visited the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, including RAL Space, operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). - - As part of his visit, he officially opened the UK Space and Defence Gateway. - - The Gateway is aligned with the principles of the Sustainable Markets Initiative's (SMI) Astra Carta, a global framework launched by His Majesty, as Prince of Wales. - - These are designed to ensure the space sector supports a sustainable future...

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Soyuz Spacecraft Launches New Crew for Station Arrival Today

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:11:54 EDT

The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft reached orbit after its 10:47 a.m. EDT (7:47 p.m. Baikonur time) launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the International Space Station. - - After a two-orbit, three-hour trip to the orbital complex, the spacecraft will automatically dock at about 1:56 p.m. to the Prichal module. Shortly after, hatches between Soyuz and the space station will open. - - NASA's ar...

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Production of Europe's First Sikorsky FIREHAWK® Helicopters Begins in Poland

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:12:23 EDT

In a milestone for European aerial firefighting and emergency response, PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has commenced production of Europe's first Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK ® helicopters. The aircraft are being manufactured for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior through a partnership with Česk� leteck� servisn� (ČLS), a Helicopter Alliance (HA) company and United Rotorcraft. - - The FIREHAWK, a purpose‑built variant of the BLACK HAWK ® helicopt...

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Fans of the Arctic

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:15:04 EDT

Editor's Note: This Story is the answer to the July Puzzler . - - Call it an alluvial face-off. On the southern end of Severny Island in the Russian Arctic, rivers rush down from rugged terrain flanking a broad valley. Upon reaching flatter ground, the waters slow and distribute sediment into cone-shaped features called alluvial fans. Several appear in opposing orientations alongside a braided river in this Landsat 9 image. - - Severny Island (Ostrov Severnyy) is a mountainous, uni...

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Eclipse online media briefings

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:11:20 EDT

On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse will be visible across large parts of Europe and the North Atlantic. The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal, while many other regions of Europe will witness a partial eclipse. It will be an exceptional event: the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905 and the first in a remarkable series of three solar eclipses that will be visible from Spain between 2026 and 2028. - - A...

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Lockheed Martin Advances Trident II D5 Modernization with $850M Award

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:40:54 EDT

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded an $850 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design and development of the Trident II D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) program – a critical piece of the nation's nuclear triad. The U.S. Department of War announced the award in April. - - The Trident II D5 strategic weapon system remains a cornerstone of U.S. deterrence, recognized for its accuracy, reliability and operational performance. Originally developed in the 1980s and...

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CyberCUBE, ESA's mission to strengthen the cybersecurity of space systems, successfully launched from California

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:50:48 EDT

The European Space Agency 's (ESA) CyberCUBE mission, designed to strengthen the protection of space assets against growing cyber threats, has been successfully launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission, led by the multinational technology company GMV through its teams in Romania and Spain, also involves Al�n Space, a pioneering New Space company that has been part of GMV since 2023. - - The successful launch of the satellite i...

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NASA Small Satellite Could Make Global Positioning More Precise

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:42:07 EDT

A NASA satellite the size of a suitcase, which aims to merge different observing systems and lead to more accurate mapping of Earth, launched July 7 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard SpaceX's Transport-17 mission. - - This novel CubeSat, known as the Geodetic Reference Instrument Transponder for Small Satellites, or GRITSS, will demonstrate the feasibility of a new technique for connecting three independent observing systems: the Very Long Baseline Interferometry (...

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NATO Announces Major Contract with Accenture to Help Advance Towards a More Agile and Resilient Digital Infrastructure

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:18:41 EDT

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has signed a multi-million euro contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) for the Protected Business Network (PBN) program, marking a key step in delivering NATO's secure, cloud-enabled digital enterprise. Accenture will work with Leonardo to deliver the contract over the next seven years. - - The Protected Business Network establishes the foundation for classified digital operations across the NATO Enterprise, ensuring decisionmakers and mili...

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Tested and Trusted: Army's IBCS Powers Through 34th Consecutive Successful Missile Flight Test

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 13:14:43 EDT

Summary The U.S. Army's Integrated Battle Command System, developed with Northrop Grumman, achieved its 34th successful missile flight test, integrating seamlessly with IFPC and LTAMDS to enhance multi-domain air and missile defense. Key Takeaways - - - • The demonstration showcased IBCS' interoperability across diverse sensors and effectors, enhancing defense flexibility and rapid, coordinated responses. - - • Fielded globally, IBCS delivers advanced battle command capabilities support...

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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Rapid Software-Driven Integration for Command and Control at Valiant Shield 2026

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:05:56 EDT

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) demonstrated Command and Control (C2) and battle management for converged fires, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and long-range targeting in support of U.S. and coalition forces at exercise Valiant Shield 2026 (VS26). Collectively, the demonstrations showcased Lockheed Martin's software-driven agility and expertise, through unifying a wide array of sensors, weapons and C2 systems across multiple operational domains enabling faster, more coordinated d...

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Lights, camera, cosmos: UK helps power universe's greatest movie

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:10:45 EDT

UK astronomers are celebrating the launch of the Rubin Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), which began last night from a mountaintop in Chile. - - A milestone that the UK astronomy community has spent more than a decade preparing for, it's the start of one of the most ambitious studies of the cosmos ever undertaken. - - Movie of the universe - - For the next 10 years, the LSST will capture the entire southern sky to create an ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition time-lapse record of our Un...

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The World Cup From 250 Miles Up

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 13:08:35 EDT

In summer 2026, sixteen stadiums across North America hosted matches as part of the FIFA World Cup. Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have captured a top-down view of the infrastructure, landscapes, and ecosystems surrounding many of these venues. - - Six of the matches were played at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, beginning on June 13 with a match-up between Qatar and Switzerland. This stadium (also called Levi's Stadium) is located in Santa Clara, C...

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Older than the Sun: Astronomers find new clues to the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 12:50:34 EDT

Astronomers have used the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) to study the composition of 3I/ATLAS, the brightest interstellar object ever seen, in detail. By measuring specific chemical fingerprints — the first observations of this kind for a comet that formed outside the Solar System — they found that 3I/ATLAS likely originated in the outskirts of an old star system. The findings shine new light on the formation history of this comet, indicating that it may b...

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SES Space & Defense Wins BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 04:38:40 EDT

SES's wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services. This deal enables the Department of War (DoW) to quickly order global Ku-band connectivity, helping people stay connected and protected, even in the world's most remote locations. - - The BPA creates a new, simple way for the military to quickly get strong satellite links in remote mi...

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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:18:45 EDT

On Monday, NASA released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy, aimed at ensuring a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station. - - “NASA's review reflects what we've been hearing from industry throughout this process. Industry believes it can meet the timelines and that a viable commercial marketplace exists where NASA is one customer among ma...

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Northrop Grumman's Pegasus Rocket Powers Mission to Extend NASA's Swift Observatory

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:26:41 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman's Pegasus rocket launched a mission to extend NASA's Swift Observatory, demonstrating flexible, precise, responsive and cost-efficient satellite deployment supporting space exploration. Key Takeaways - - - • Pegasus' responsive air-launch capability enables rapid, global satellite deployment with reliable Orion motors powering all three stages since 1990. - - • Pegasus exemplifies Northrop Grumman's innovative, agile launch solutions supporting critical space mi...

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GMV extends ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified ISMS scope to its UK operations

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 06:14:49 EDT

GMV has successfully extended the scope of its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification to include its operations in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the company's international growth and commitment to information security. - - The extension of the certified scope demonstrates GMV's ability to apply consistent information security governance, risk management and operational controls across international locations, supporting custo...

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Mission To Boost NASA's Swift Launches From Marshall Islands

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 12:09:51 EDT

A mission to raise the altitude of NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is underway after launching at 8:36 p.m. Marshall Islands Time (4:36 a.m. EDT), Friday, July 3, from Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific Ocean. - - LINK, a robotic servicing spacecraft built by Katalyst Space, launched into orbit on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, which was deployed by the company's Stargazer, a modified L-1011 aircraft, at an altitude of about 40,000 feet. - - Our planet's atmosphere creates dra...

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Northrop Grumman Powers U.S. and Allied Forces at Valiant Shield 2026

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:13:55 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman systems played a crucial role in sensing, connecting, and commanding an evolving battlefield with data-driven decisions during Valiant Shield 2026. Key Takeaways - - - • Northrop Grumman's advanced sensors, command and control assets, and connected weapons allow U.S. and allied forces to see further and act faster. - • Northrop Grumman continues to invest in developing advanced capabilities that outpace the threat, delivering them at speed and scale to the United...

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Honeywell Technologies Launches As Independent, Pure-Play Automation Company Following Completion of Honeywell Aerospace Spin-Off

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:37:30 EDT

- - • Marks completion of Honeywell's plan to create three independent, focused market leaders - • Honeywell Technologies will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HON” - - • Honeywell Aerospace will begin trading today on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HONA” - • Reverse stock split for shares of Honeywell Technologies effective today - - - Honeywell Technologies ( NASDAQ: HON ) announced it has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Aerospace Technologies busin...

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Thales and Visa Collaborate to boost Digital Payment solutions across Asia Pacific

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:03:45 EDT

- - • Thales joined the Visa Digitalization Ready Program (VDRP) to help accelerate the adoption of Visa's next-generation digital payment solutions by financial institutions across Asia Pacific. - - • As the first technology partner to join VDRP in Asia Pacific, Thales reinforces its leadership in digital payments while supporting Visa's ambition to accelerate the deployment of Click to Pay across the region. - - • Through Thales' D1, a modern card issuing platform, issuers across Asia P...

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Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:12:26 EDT

The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program student challenge that engaged more than 500 students on 120 teams from eight states in authentic science and engineering experiences inspired by Venus exploration. - - The challenge began with educator professional development in August 2025, preparing teachers and me...

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NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:14:21 EDT

Long-term lunar exploration requires technology, infrastructure, and operations that function together cohesively on the surface of the Moon. To accelerate the development of key lunar surface systems and reduce risk, NASA and industry must work together in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of innovative solutions that support U.S. space priorities. - - NASA is seeking feedback on a draft solicitation for the Lunar Enabling Infrastru...

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KNL awarded position on UK defence framework

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:12:28 EDT

KNL, the defence communications specialist owned by Telenor Group, has been appointed as an approved supplier on the United Kingdom's Tactical Communication Systems Framework (RM6393). - - KNL has been selected for both Lot 2 (Systems) and Lot 3 (Components), covering frameworks valued at up to GBP 4.7 billion and GBP 727 million respectively over an eight-year period. The dual appointment reflects KNL's capability to deliver both fully integrated high-frequency (HF) communication systems a...

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GMV leads the technological fight against the invasive seaweed threatening marine biodiversity

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:09:45 EDT

An invasive seaweed species originating from the Pacific Ocean is silently advancing along the Portuguese coastline and already poses a growing threat to beaches, marine biodiversity, and economic activity. - - To address this challenge, the Municipality of Cascais is investing in an innovative solution based on space technology, artificial intelligence, and ocean science, capable of predicting when and where the seaweed is likely to reach the coast. - - The project, known as EO4RO (Earth O...

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NASA Identifies More Than 40 Space Technologies for Collaboration

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:03:43 EDT

NASA selected 41 proposals from 37 companies to advance technologies in support of the agency's goals to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and enable human exploration of Mars. - - These American companies, picked from NASA's 2025 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO), will mature technologies creating solutions for space transportation, planetary surface operations, and lunar surface infrastructure. - - “We are empowering American industry to become active partners in NAS...

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NASA to Share Latest Moon Base Mission Progress

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:17:36 EDT

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 30, to share updates to NASA's plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface. - - Administrator Isaacman and Carlos Garc�a-Gal�n, Moon Base program manager, will discuss the next set of awards for new lunar lander missions and preview upcoming opportunities as the agency works toward building a sustained presence on the Moon. - - The discussion will stream on NASA's YouTube channel. An inst...

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Northrop Grumman Awarded Multiple Year Contract to Produce Advanced Multi-Purpose Tank Ammunition Round

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:23:58 EDT

Summary Northrop Grumman secured a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round for the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams, integrating four legacy munitions into one with programmable fuze modes. Key Takeaways - - - • The M1147 AMP round combines four legacy rounds into one with multi-mode fuzing for versatile target engagement. - - • Northrop Grumman's expertise includes over five million large caliber rounds supplied to U.S. and allied forces. - - - - PLYMOUTH,...

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Rising Waters Swamp Lake Naivasha

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:12:22 EDT

Kenya's Lake Naivasha has long been a place of change and reinvention. - - In precolonial times, the nomadic Maasai people used the lake and surrounding grasslands to water and raise cattle during the dry season. The Maasai were eventually displaced by British colonists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including a group of free-thinking aristocrats who arrived in large numbers in the 1920s through 1940s. Known as the Happy Valley set, these newcomers cultivated lavish estat...

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Thales appoints Robert Geckle CEO of Thales USA and North America

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:29:22 EDT

- - • Effective July 1, 2026, Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America, succeeding CEO Alan Pellegrini, who is retiring after 20 years at Thales. - - • Robert Geckle brings extensive leadership experience and will drive Thales North America's strategy, focusing on innovation, customer mission support, and continued expansion across Canada and the U.S. - - • Alan Pellegrini leaves behind a strong and expansive North American business and will remain a...

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NASA Awards Solutions for Federal Enterprise Procurement Contracts

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:22:57 EDT

NASA will begin processing the awards of multiple contracts for the Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Government-wide Acquisition Contract. The contract provides streamlined access to commercial products and services, including hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, engineering and consulting services, and data intensive mission support capabilities. - - This competitive acquisition was conducted within three categories: Category A, IT Solutions; Ca...

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Leonardo and Baykar Set Major Milestone for Advanced Crewed/Uncrewed Capability Development with Successful First K-SWARM Live Trials

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:35:32 EDT

- - • Leonardo M-346 airplanes and Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter aircraft have successfully performed a series of joint autonomous formation flights as part of the K-SWARM programme. - • The live trials assessed and validated collaborative and coordinated operations through advanced, next-generation algorithms. - • The transition from simulation to live operation, leveraging a digital engineering approach, marked a pivotal step in demonstrating the programme's advanced solutions...

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Myrex Announces Launch of IRIS Platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:08:00 EDT

Myrex today announced the official public launch of Myrex IRIS, a new manufacturing maintenance and training platform that uses high-definition 3D models of production assets to help operators and technicians train faster, perform more consistent repairs, and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) on critical equipment. - - Exhibiting at Automate 2026 (Booth 4474) in Chicago, Myrex will demonstrate how IRIS turns each machine into a visual, interactive interface for everything teams need to run...

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Leonardo: Board of Directors Approves New organization Structure

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:07:57 EDT

Leonardo's Board of Directors today approved the Group's new organization structure. - - Chairman Francesco Macr� will assume full responsibility for the Corporate Bodies Affairs Organizational Unit and, together with Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Lorenzo Mariani, will oversee activities related to Group Security, Institutional Affairs, and Sustainability. In addition, the Chairman will be responsible, within the Board of Directors, for overseeing the activities of the Interna...

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