Acquisitions
Space Force seeks to influence private sector investments in space technology
Industry executives said space capabilities can’t be achieved with a single product or by a single company.
Space Force buyers want a classified cloud to manage satellite programs
The Space and Missile Systems Center needs a digital workflow system for the development of classified early-warning and communications satellites.
Space Force acquisition reforms awaiting White House approval
A point of contention is the Air Force proposing "incremental" funding for space systems like satellites
U.S. Space Force creates acquisition command to build culture of innovation
The traditional way of buying satellites and other space systems is problematic, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, the leader of the U.S. Space Force has said, as programs take a decade or longer to move through the military acquisition process and struggle to keep up with commercial space innovation.
Space Force acquisition management criticized by House appropriators
Defense committee says not having a senior civilian acquisition executive for space is a “fundamental problem."
Voyager Space Holdings announces acquisition of Pioneer Astronautics
Voyager is acquiring Pioneer Astronautics, a company that develops technologies to make human life sustainable in outer space.
HASC amendments question space acquisition reforms, challenge DoD plans to procure new systems
The committee is concerned that the Air Force’s recommendations “risk undermining congressional oversight of major space acquisition programs.”
Space Force acquisition reform proposals still being revised
Shawn Barnes: “We’re very hopeful that we’ll get that report to Congress in short order."
Raymond: DoD needs unified organization for space acquisitions
Space Force will have a field command focused on acquisition that will bring together several existing organizations
Space Acquisition Council working to identify industry sectors in ‘immediate distress’
Gen. Raymond: "The COVID crisis must not undermine critical space industries."
Space Force report on acquisition reforms awaiting final reviews
Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett is expected to sign off on the report this week.
Air Force, Space Force procurement offices try to keep programs moving during pandemic
Source selections for national security space launch, ground based strategic deterrent remain on track
Space Force to deliver report to Congress on proposed changes to acquisitions
Congress in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act directed the Secretary of the Air Force to propose an “alternative space acquisition system.”
Op-ed | Getting Space Force acquisition right in 2020
Getting the Space Force right and creating the first new U.S. armed service in more than half a century will be a herculean task. Meeting that growing challenge will require, first and foremost, getting Space Force acquisition right.
Pentagon official: U.S. Space Force reorganization should not slow down acquisitions
Ellen Lord: A reorganization of the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition bureaucracy should not harm space programs
Air Force contends Space Force should not have separate acquisition office
Roper: An independent acquisition office for space could create more problems than it would solve.
