Featured – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 13:35
Reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX could have a value of some $800 billion. But an $800 billion valuation could just be a precursor to future growth. And an increase in overall valuation depends on Musk’s next steps. Step 1 is already well in hand, and that is the development of SpaceX’s giant – and ruinously expensive – Starship rocket. Step 2 is represented by Musk’s ‘direct-to-consumer’ schemes.
Musk’s next step could be expensive – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 00:00
Reports that Elon Musk’s SpaceX could have a value of some $800 billion. Musk promptly scotched the $800 billion reports, saying they were not accurate. But an $800 billion valuation could just be a precursor to future growth and potential greater valuation. An increase in overall valuation depends on Musk’s next steps.
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to Rebrand as “SSC Space” to Unify Global Operations – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 00:00
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) will change its company name to SSC Space at the beginning of 2026. The rebranding from Swedish Space Corporation to “SSC Space” is not merely cosmetic. It marks the culmination of a 24-month strategy to transition the entity from a legacy range operator into a vertically integrated defense and launch prime for Europe.
US Space Force Combat Forces Command Declares Operational Acceptance of Long Range Discrimination Radar – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 00:00
The U.S. Space Force’s Combat Forces Command formally took operational acceptance of the Long Range Discrimination Radar. The system is poised to optimize interceptor precision, significantly shorten reaction times. The radar integrates proven solid-state radar technologies with advanced ballistic missile defense algorithms.
BAE Systems Tapped by U.S. Navy for $36 Million Submarine Sensor Mast Contract – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 00:00
BAE Systems has secured a $36 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The Multifunction Modular Mast (MMM) serves as the primary sensor cluster. Unlike legacy optical periscopes, the MMM is a telescopic, non-hull-penetrating system.
RTX’s Raytheon’s strategic collaboration with AWS – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-12-08 00:00
Raytheon has formalized a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services. The agreement focuses on equipping national security and commercial space customers. Key operational enhancements targeted by the partnership are: Advanced Constellation C2. Employing Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock to revolutionize software development cycles.