• Satellogic is launching new satellites next month.
• The company's first Merlin satellite may join the launch.
• Satellogic has expanded its contract with the Office of Naval Research.
• The company plans to maintain a constellation of around 18 satellites.

Satellogic's expansion of DoD work and launch of new satellites may indicate a growing demand for satellite-based monitoring capabilities in the defense industry. The company's shift towards offering constant monitoring services could suggest a new trend in the industry, which could benefit Satellogic and its competitors. This development may also signal an increase in the use of satellite technology for defense and intelligence purposes.