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U.S. Space Force

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Aalyria will work with the AFRL and the broader Space Force community to explore software-driven orchestration for assured, mission-aware connectivity for warfighters.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 22, 2026Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program

Slingshot Aerospace is positioning TALOS as a core element in a broader ecosystem of training systems, data sources, and AI capabilities for the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative GeneralJan 22, 2026Slingshot to embed AI agent in US Space Force space warfare training

The U.S. Space Force awarded Starfish Space a $52.5 million contract to deorbit satellites in the Space Development Agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture constellation when those satellites reach their expiration dates.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 21, 2026Starfish Wins SDA Deorbit-As-A-Service Contract

The SDA award is Starfish Space’s second contract with the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: space forceOrg RelationshipJan 21, 2026Latest News

Starfish Space has three publicly announced missions scheduled for 2026: a Space Force mission, a Geostationary Orbit servicing mission for Intelsat (now SES), and NASA’s Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 21, 2026Latest News

Validation of the Nautilus mechanism during the Otter Pup 2 mission will be the final technical gate before the Otter begins its multi-year deorbiting campaign for the Space Force.

Mentioned as: the space forceTechnical ProductJan 21, 2026US Space Force Awards Starfish Space $52.5 Million for Proliferated LEO Deorbit Services

The U.S. Space Force is transitioning laser communications from a specialized niche into the primary data transport layer for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative GeneralJan 20, 2026SDA Operationalizes Laser Mesh Network as Foundation for Proliferated LEO Warfare

Firefly delivered the Alpha first stage to its launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base and is conducting final integration with the second stage and payload fairing ahead of the static fire and launch.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 20, 2026Alpha Block II Configuration Upgrade for Flight 8 Announced by Firefly

RKF Engineering Solutions specializes in spectrum interference analysis and regulatory engineering for the U.S. Space Force and commercial operators.

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative LegalJan 20, 2026Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops

Auria partnered with RKF Engineering Solutions and Kythera Space Solutions for several years in support of the Space Force.

Mentioned as: the space forceNarrative GeneralJan 20, 2026Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops

The Space Norway-operated ASBM system provides continuous broadband and secure communications across the Arctic serving Norwegian defense and civilian needs and providing a secure payload for the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 20, 2026The Arctic Space Race Heats Up

The Space Force’s original Fiscal Year 2026 budget request eliminated funding for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 3 Transport Layer.

Mentioned as: the space forceNarrative FinancialJan 20, 2026FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3

The Sands Space History Museum just outside the gate of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida has a small exhibit devoted primarily to Martin Caidin's works.

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative GeneralJan 19, 2026A hell of a character: the late, great, Martin Caidin

COSMO SkyMed CSG FM3 launched on 2 January 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Mentioned as: space forceTechnical ProductJan 19, 2026COSMO-SkyMed: prime acquisizioni dal satellite CSG FM3

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command tested TALOS to explore its potential as a force multiplier in training.

Mentioned as: space forceNarrative GeneralJan 19, 2026Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot Aerospace is building TALOS and supporting infrastructure to integrate with complementary training systems, data sources, and AI capabilities across the Space Force.

Mentioned as: the space forceNarrative GeneralJan 19, 2026Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace

The U.S. Space Force awarded a $27 million contract to Slingshot Aerospace to modernize scenario training activities.

Mentioned as: space forceOrg RelationshipJan 19, 2026Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot Aerospace will advance the Space Force’s Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) program toward integrating existing training enterprise capabilities with AI-native technology.

Mentioned as: the space forceNarrative PlanJan 19, 2026Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace

The 18-month contract builds on earlier SpaceWERX and Space Force investments in 2022 under a $25 million STRATFI contract.

Mentioned as: space forceOrg RelationshipJan 19, 2026Space Force Awards $27 Million Contract to Slingshot Aerospace

The United States Space Force will transition to GPS IIIF with the launch of satellite SV11 next year.

Mentioned as: the united states space forceTechnical ProductJan 17, 2026On January 6th, the final GPS Block III satellite was flown to KSC. Named "Hedy Lamarr", the SV10 satellite is scheduled to be launched aboard ULA's Vulcan rocket later this year. After GPS III the USSF will transition to GPS IIIF (Follow-On), starting with SV11 next year.
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