The European Space Agency held its annual press briefing to deliver updates to their 2025 plans and provide an outlook on the agency's annual budget. The US Space Force has selected Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) for a $640 million contract for cybersecurity defense. Rocket Lab has been selected by NASA to provide Neutron launch services to the agency through Rocket Lab’s existing Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract, and more.

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Selected Reading

ESA Director General’s Annual Press Briefing

ESA budget 2025

Testing of Key Ariane 6 Upgrade to Begin in March - European Spaceflight

MTSI Secures $640M Space Force Contract for Defensive Cyber Capability Support - GovCon Wire

Rocket Lab Selected by NASA to Provide Neutron Launch Services Under VADR Launch Contract- Business Wire

BlackSky Wins U.S. Space Force Rapid Procurement Contracts Supporting Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking Missions- Business Wire

New Glenn NG-1 Mission Updates- Blue Origin

SpaceX

Staying connected to Earth – SSC to support NASA network expansion

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