From boots to orbits: Army develops space skills amid growing battlefield reliance on satellites

The service is launching “40 Delta” military occupational specialty to build expertise in space domain operations
What’s required to advance DoD enterprise SATCOM

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) relies on satellite communications (SATCOM) for myriad operational needs worldwide.
NASA revises plans for commercial space station development

Defense officials instructed to avoid mentioning ‘Golden Dome for America’ at major industry conference

President Trump’s signature initiative goes unnamed at space and missile defense symposium
Voyager Technologies emphasizes missile defense and Starlab as key growth drivers

Leaders of Voyager Technologies say the company, on the heels of an IPO, is well-positioned for near-term opportunities in missile defense and longer-term development of a commercial space station.
Virgin Galactic slips schedule for commercial spaceplane service

Virgin Galactic is pushing back slightly the beginning of commercial flights of its Delta-class suborbital spaceplanes next year as it deals with a manufacturing issue.
Impulse Space upgrades Mira vehicle

Impulse Space plans to fly an upgraded version of its Mira orbital transfer vehicle later this year with increased performance and capabilities to operate in geostationary orbit.
Golden Dome missile defense program reshapes military space spending

President Trump’s signature missile defense program is reshaping Pentagon spending priorities and expanding the role of the Space Force, says a new report by the Aerospace Corp.
Telesat eyes Golden Dome opportunity for Lightspeed

LEO broadband satellites Telesat aims to start deploying next year could support the proposed U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system, the Canadian operator said while reporting further GEO declines.
Space Force taps five firms to develop secure global tactical satcom solutions
Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Space Force's primary acquisition unit, has awarded a Protected Tactical Satellite Communications - Global (PTS-G) IDIQ contract with five initial firm fixed-price delivery orders totaling $37.5 million. The awards went to Viasat, Northrop Grumman, Astranis, Intelsat General Communications, and Boeing.
The PTS-G program aims to deliver enhance 