Military
Space Development Agency begins market research for its next batch of satellites to be launched in 2024
In a request for information issued Oct. 23, the SDA asks vendors to pitch ideas for the next layer of satellites known as Tranche 1.
Raymond: Space Force has a plan to unify acquisition agencies
The Space Systems Command will bring together multiple agencies that currently handle space acquisitions.
Space Force developing a digital strategy for designing and producing future satellites
The Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center will test the use of digital engineering in three satellite programs.
Pentagon has not shown COVID stimulus helps small businesses, says HASC chairman
Rep. Adam Smith: “We remain concerned that COVID relief money isn’t getting to the right people."
HASC Chairman: Space Force has bigger worries than having to use Navy ranks
Chairman Adam Smith said Space Force leaders so far have not pushed back against Rep. Crenshaw's 'Starfleet' amendment
TriSept signs deal to integrate Army cubesat with Electron
TriSept Corp, a launch integration and mission management company, announced a launch services agreement Oct. 21 with U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command.
Space Force stands up operations command in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Space Force on Oct. 21 is standing up its first field command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Lockheed Martin executives commend ULA for fighting back against SpaceX
Lockheed CFO Ken Possenriede: “We now have a price point that will allow ULA to get its fair share of awards over SpaceX"
Op-ed | Space Force should break the mold in recruiting and retaining talent
The U.S. Space Force now has the perfect opportunity to revolutionize the military personnel system.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers launches House Space Force Caucus
A bipartisan group of House members have formed a Space Force Caucus to advocate on behalf of the military’s newest service.
SpaceX teams with Microsoft for Space Development Agency contract
SpaceX revealed Oct. 20 that Microsoft is its subcontractor for the Space Development Agency program.
Blue Origin trying to convince the Air Force to continue to invest in New Glenn
Blue Origin says the Air Force should continue to fund New Glenn so it can be certified for national security missions.
Space Force plans big reveals on its first anniversary
The Space Force plans big announcements as the service approaches its one-year anniversary, said Lt. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman.
Orbital Sidekick wins $16 million U.S. Air Force contract
Orbital Sidekick is speeding up its campaign to build and launch a constellation of six hyperspectral imaging satellites thanks to a $16 million U.S. government contract announced Oct. 15.
Telesat wins DARPA contract to manufacture satellite buses for Blackjack program
Telesat won a $18.3 million DARPA contract to produce two satellite buses for the Blackjack low-Earth orbit constellation.
