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US Space Force Awards SpaceX Contract for Sensor-to-Shooter Targeting Network

US Space Force Awards SpaceX Contract for Sensor-to-Shooter Targeting Network

The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop a sensor-to-shooter targeting network, leveraging technology from SpaceX's Starlink constellation. This network, known as the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone, will enhance military communications by providing a resilient, high-speed network in low-Earth orbit. The network will utilize SpaceX's Starshield satellites, designed for military applications, to deliver tactical communications and broadband services globally. The initiative aims to connect US military sensors and shooters continuously and securely, marking a significant advancement in military communications infrastructure.

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Contract with U.S. Space Force for Military Satellite Network

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Contract with U.S. Space Force for Military Satellite Network

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion Contract with U.S. Space Force for Military Satellite Network

SpaceX Faces Challenges from European Satellite Spectrum Proposal

SpaceX Faces Challenges from European Satellite Spectrum Proposal

The European Commission has proposed a new plan to reserve two-thirds of the 2 gigahertz mobile satellite spectrum for European operators, which could impact SpaceX's direct-to-device (D2D) ambitions and Viasat's European Aviation Network. The proposal divides the spectrum into three blocks: one for a European operator providing government communications, another for EU commercial operators, and a third open to non-European companies. This move aims to enhance the EU's communication network resilience by ensuring satellite and terrestrial connectivity across the region. U.S.-based Viasat currently uses this spectrum, and EchoStar plans to sell its holdings to support SpaceX's Starlink Mobile D2D service. The proposal requires approval from the European Parliament and Council, and it may strain transatlantic relations over spectrum and space policy.

SpaceX's IPO Plans Draw Attention from European Space Industry

SpaceX's IPO Plans Draw Attention from European Space Industry

SpaceX's IPO Plans Draw Attention from European Space Industry

European Satellite Spectrum Proposal Challenges U.S. Companies' Plans

European Satellite Spectrum Proposal Challenges U.S. Companies' Plans

The European Commission has proposed reserving two-thirds of the 2 gigahertz mobile satellite spectrum for European operators, complicating the plans of U.S. companies like SpaceX and Viasat. The proposal outlines dividing the spectrum into three blocks, with one-third dedicated to European government communications and the rest split between EU operators and those outside Europe. This move aims to strengthen the EU's communication networks by ensuring satellite and terrestrial connectivity across the region.

NASA's Shift in LEO Strategy Highlights Need for Government Support in Space Commercialization

NASA's Shift in LEO Strategy Highlights Need for Government Support in Space Commercialization

NASA's Shift in LEO Strategy Highlights Need for Government Support in Space Commercialization

Jim Cramer has bold new take on Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO

Jim Cramer has bold new take on Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO

There is always one IPO that defines a generation of investors. For people who started buying stocks in the 1990s, it was Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon (AMZN). For millennials, it was Facebook and Tesla (TSLA). Each one arrived with the same problem, a valuation that looked impossible right up until ...

U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for Military Satellite Network

U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for Military Satellite Network

U.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for Military Satellite Network

US Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for Military Space Data Network

US Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for Military Space Data Network

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to develop a secure, high-speed satellite communications network known as the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone. This network is intended to connect military sensors and weapons platforms globally, providing high-capacity and low-latency data transport. The contract requires SpaceX to deliver a fully operational prototype by the end of 2027. The SDN will play a crucial role in integrating data from missile warning and tracking sensors to interceptors, supporting the Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a secure, high-speed satellite communications network to connect military sensors and weapons platforms across the globe, the service announced on Tuesday.

Exclusive-Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

Exclusive-Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

By David Jeans NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a conclusion: The Pentagon should be paying more for access to their satellite Wi-Fi network.

ASTS adds $10B in market cap on bold industry developments

ASTS adds $10B in market cap on bold industry developments

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) added nearly $10 billion in market value with the stock up over 17% on May 26. The jump came as space stocks soared following SpaceX’s public IPO filing, which could reportedly value Elon Musk’s company at as much as $2 trillion. The filing triggered a broad rerating across ...