Lanteris, formerly a Maxar company, to be acquired by Intuitive Machines
The move widens Intuitive Machines' past focus on the Moon to the space market closer to Earth.
With Airbus and Maxar deals, Dutch double up on space-based ISR business
“These contracts are established for the renewal and improvement of the current direct access satellite imagery platforms used by the MoD," said a Netherlands MoD spokesperson.
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Knowing when to build on commercial systems and when to develop something new can be the difference between parity and information dominance.
Satellite imaging giant Maxar to be acquired by private equity firm for $6.4 billion
Advent International to acquire Maxar in mid-2023. The satellite firm is a major provider of space-based imaging for the National Reconnaissance Office.
How US intel worked with commercial satellite firms to reveal Ukraine info
While the NGA chief said it's "surprising to see that information advantage on the battlefield is so far countering superior equipment and mass" in Ukraine, experts warn a future information fight with China won't likely go as smoothly.
Commercial remote sensing firms seek government help to plan for, respond to sat attacks
"There is no 911 ... for us to call to get help," said J.R. Riordan, chief revenue officer at BlackSky.
China’s newest aircraft carrier may launch early next year; How many aircraft?
In addition to the speedy construction of the carrier, analysts called attention to the shipyard's foreign customers, who appear to be effectively subsidizing the carrier's construction.
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GPS: Still the gold standard in global navigation
The GPS network continues to prove its unmatched reliability, and it’s only getting stronger.
SDA Scraps, Relaunches Data Transport Satellite Bidding After Protest
SDA Director Derek Tournear told an industry audience today that proposals under the new OTA would be due the day before Thanksgiving. "You're welcome," he joked.