A year after former Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Heather Wilson, announced her initiative for an increased coalition partner participation in space education, the National Security Space Institute graduated […]
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House Armed Services markup to bring Space Force closer to reality
HASC Chairman Adam Smith: “We have an agreement on an amendment” to create a space force or space corps.
Posted inMilitary
Navy to transfer satellite communications responsibilities to Air Force
The realignment does not affect the MUOS program. But any future narrowband satcom acquisition will be handled by the Air Force.
Posted inFrom the Magazine
On National Security | Infighting over space reforms spills into public view
One of the storylines of the 35th Space Symposium last month in Colorado Springs was the exchange of verbal jabs between Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Defense Department officials.
Posted inCommercial
Crunch time: Rocket companies in all-out battle for Air Force award
In the days since the May 3 release of the Air Force’s formal call for proposals for the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement, new squabbles have arisen as bidders scrutinize the final solicitation for anything that might tilt the competition in a rival’s favor.
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Former Ambassador Barbara Barrett tapped to replace Heather Wilson as Air Force secretary
From 2013 until 2017, Barrett served as chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Aerospace Corporation
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Space officers could have a better chance of promotion under new proposed guidelines
Under the proposed system, space officers would only compete against space officers for promotions.
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Shanahan’s nomination to be defense secretary gives continuity to space reorganization
Shanahan: “I am honored by today’s announcement of President Trump’s intent to nominate.”
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Congressional report: Space Force would cost billions more than DoD estimated
CBO: A space service under the Air Force would add up to $1.3 billion a year in costs
Posted inLaunch
Air Force requests bids for space launch services, will select two companies in 2020
The LSP is a five-year procurement for approximately 34 missions that will launch starting in 2022.
