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Gravitics was selected for a Space Force STRATFI contract worth up to $60 million to build technology for the Defense Department.

Mentioned as: the defense departmentOrg RelationshipNov 6, 2025Exclusive: Meet Diamondback, Gravitics’ New Orbital Carrier

Scientists may use the team's findings to search for similar pentagon-bearing molecules in space using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralNov 4, 2025Chemists find clues to the origins of buckyballs in space

These pentagon-bearing molecules may be the missing link for converting common PAHs into buckyballs and other fullerenes.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralNov 4, 2025Chemists find clues to the origins of buckyballs in space

For the first time, the Department of Defense and Space Force issued their commercial space strategies last year.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2025The Dual Use Dilemma “It is dual use or die”

This technology may also align with the Department of Defense's Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiatives.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2025Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical Network

The Department of Defense expressed its intention to rely on the commercial sector for various applications, while retaining control of GPS.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2025The Dual Use Dilemma “It is dual use or die”

Marc Berkowitz stated that efforts are underway to modernize launch infrastructure to meet the Department of Defense's needs for capability and resilience.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 30, 2025米国防総省の幹部候補、ミサイル防衛システム「ゴールデンドーム」や中国の宇宙政策を語る

RMIT University completed a research report on Space Cyber Security sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Defence’s Strategic Policy Grants Program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 30, 2025Australian Cyber Security Standards and Space

Proceeds from the investment round will fund a NASA-backed test flight of the DART AE vehicle powered by SPARTAN under the US Department of Defense HyCAT program via the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanOct 29, 2025Australian company Hypersonix secures major defence and aerospace investment for green hydrogen hypersonic flight

ExoTerra Resource has experience building propulsion technology for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 28, 2025Voyager Acquires ExoTerra for Electric Propulsion Tech

This capability aligns with the Pentagon’s priorities for Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2).

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 28, 2025Latest News

Berkowitz committed to advocating for ensuring the Pentagon has the necessary spectrum for national security space missions.

Mentioned as: PentagonTechnical ProductOct 28, 2025DoD Space Policy Nominee Fields Questions on Org Structure, Golden Dome, China

ExoTerra's electric thrusters, called Halo, are used in DoD programs.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 28, 2025Voyager Acquires ExoTerra for Electric Propulsion Tech

Vantor is expanding its relationship with the Department of Defense through another in-space awareness contract.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 22, 2025Vantor Wins New Space Force Contract for In-Space Monitoring

Vantor is performing its non-Earth imaging for the Department of Defense using satellites already in orbit to image Earth.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipOct 22, 2025Vantor Wins New Space Force Contract for In-Space Monitoring

Bridenstine stated that increased spending from the DoD on lunar capabilities is necessary.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductOct 21, 2025Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

Bridenstine expressed concern that the DoD has historically lagged behind in adopting lunar operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

Some officials within the DoD interpret the Outer Space Treaty to mean that the Pentagon cannot conduct lunar surface operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNoiseOct 21, 2025Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

The Department of Defense (DoD) needs to monitor activities around the Moon.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 21, 2025Bridenstine on DoD’s Cislunar Goals, CLPS, and Returning to the Moon

Planet Federal will continue supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other federal agencies with data and AI-driven insights.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanOct 21, 2025Planet secures NGA Luno B contract for AI maritime surveillance
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