Military
Slingshot developing graphics tool for missile-warning satellite operators
Slingshot Aerospace won a $1.2 million contract to develop software to help Space Force satellite operators visualize missile detection and warning.
Space Development Agency issues new request for information from satellite vendors
SDA is seeking feedback on vendors' ability to support a homogeneous constellation design.
DARPA selects Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin to develop spacecraft for nuclear propulsion demo
DARPA selected Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin to develop competing spacecraft concepts for a demonstration of nuclear thermal propulsion.
Atlantic Council calls for U.S. and allies to lead global efforts on space security
The Atlantic Council released a new report that calls on the United States and allies to advocate for new global rules for safe operations in outer space.
General Atomics wins DARPA contract to develop nuclear reactor to power missions to the moon
DARPA awarded a $22 million contract to General Atomics to design a small nuclear reactor for space propulsion.
U.S. intelligence report predicts heightened space competition between U.S. and China
A new report by ODNI projects that by 2040 China will be the most significant rival to the United States in space, competing on commercial, civil and military fronts.
Rep. Lieu praises move to establish Space Force acquisitions command in Los Angeles
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) hailed the April 8 announcement that Los Angeles Air Force Base will be the permanent home of the U.S. Space Force procurement command.
Space Force to create ‘one-stop shop’ for launch procurement and operations
The U.S. Space Force is consolidating oversight of space launch activities under a two-star general who will be the deputy commander of Space Systems Command.
Space Force to establish a new command to oversee technology development and acquisition
The Space Force will re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center as the headquarters of a new Space Systems Command.
Bruno: The next big thing for ULA is a long-endurance upper stage
ULA is still betting on long-endurance upper stages and believes the technology has a bright future.
Satellite operators weigh strategies to compete against growing Starlink network
As SpaceX continues to expand its Starlink network, established satellite operators are figuring out strategies to remain competitive.
Germany’s space agency selects Lockheed Martin’s traffic management software
Lockheed Martin’s space traffic management software will be used by Germany’s space agency.
With Air Force funding, Numerica deploys telescopes to monitor space in broad daylight
Numerica is deploying new ground-based telescopes that can observe orbiting satellites in broad daylight.
Technology race against China a key concern for Pentagon acquisition nominee
Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, was nominated by President Biden to serve as undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment.
Satellite manufacturer LeoStella eyeing opportunities in U.S. defense market
LeoStella sees opportunities to supply satellites to the U.S. Space Development Agency.
Startups selected for geospatial intelligence accelerator program
A technology accelerator program funded by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has selected eight startups that will receive $100,000 grants.
