Category: Space

Quantum computing company IonQ has completed its purchase of Capella SpaceM&A Activity

IonQ Closes Capella Space Acquisition

Quantum computing company IonQ has finalized its acquisition of Capella Space to pursue its plan to develop a space-based quantum
FCC has cleared the SES-Intelsat transactionM&A Activity

FCC OKs SES-Intelsat Deal

The Federal Communications Commission has approved SES’s proposed $3.1 billion acquisition of Intelsat. FCC said Friday the approval of the
Space and defense tech company Firefly Aerospace has filed for an initial public offeringNews

Firefly Aerospace Plans to Go Public Under Ticker ‘FLY’

Firefly Aerospace has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its proposed initial public offering. The
Boeing secured a Space Force contract to develop spacecraft for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications programContract Awards

Boeing Wins $2.8B Space Force Contract for ESS Satellite Development

Boeing has won a potential $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to build and produce four space vehicles
A trio of congressmen introduced the Golden Dome Act on June 24 in support of President Trump and Sec. Hegseth's initiative.News

What GovCons Need to Know About the Golden Dome Act

A bill sponsored by Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., and endorsed by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Ark., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., that
Astrion’s Axient subsidiary has been selected as one of the 12 awardees on the Space Force’s STEP 2.0 contractContract Awards

Astrion’s Axient Business Wins Spot on $237M Space Force STEP 2.0 Contract

“The U.S. Space Force has awarded Astrion’s Axient subsidiary a position on the second iteration of the Space Test Experiments,
Headshot of Erik Daehler, head of Sierra Space DefenseNews

Sierra Space Unveils Defense Business

Sierra Space has launched its defense business focused on supporting national security programs through its satellite and spacecraft systems technology.
Maj. Gen. Francisco Lozano, U.S. Army program executive officer for missiles and spaceNews

Could AI Boost Golden Dome’s Autonomy?

Golden Dome, President Donald Trump’s proposed U.S. missile defense system, could leverage AI services to boost the system’s autonomy and
BAE Systems logoContract Awards

SSC Awards $1.2B Contract to BAE Systems for 10 Missile-Warning Satellites

Space Systems Command has awarded BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems a $1.2 billion contract to deliver 10 missile-tracking satellites
Company logo of iRocketM&A Activity

iRocket Eyes Going Public Through Wilbur Ross-Backed BPGC SPAC Merger

Innovative Rocket Technologies, or iRocket, has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to merge with special purpose acquisition company BPGC