Intelligence

Vantor, formerly known as Maxar Intelligence, has secured a new U.S. Space Force contract to provide continuous tracking of high-interest space objects that may change orbit or pass through “blind spots” beyond the reach of ground-based sensor networks. Under the contract, awarded under the Space Force’s Joint Commercial Operations program, Vantor will use its spatial […] More

Maxar Intelligence has rebranded as Vantor, marking its transition from a satellite imagery provider to an end-to-end spatial intelligence company. Maxar Space Systems has changed its name to Lanteris Space Systems, reflecting its transformation into a defense and space technology company focused on advancing innovation in national security, space infrastructure, missile tracking, deep space exploration […] More

HawkEye 360 has expanded its space-based signals intelligence constellation with the declaration of full operational capability for its latest satellite trio, Cluster 12. The company confirmed on Tuesday that the satellites, launched June 26 aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, are now calibrated, commissioned and fully integrated into the space architecture. “Achieving FOC for Cluster […] More

LeoLabs is attracting strong investor attention as defense demand for its radar systems accelerates, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tony Frazier, LeoLabs chief executive and a six-time Wash100 Award recipient, said the company is seeing “a ton of interest” from venture firms as it expands beyond space technology into defense applications. The Menlo Park, California-based […] More