The Commercial-Defense Convergence: 2026 Trends to Watch

On Orbit by Rachel Jewett

Jan 13, 202601:01:13Technology

There's a growing understanding that space-based capabilities are critical for national defense strategies, and defense demand for commercial space systems has been a key trend in 2025 influencing both satellite communic...

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