Acquisitions
U.S. Space Force acquisitions to get fresh look, lawmaker wants hearings
Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) wants the Biden administration to put pressure on the Space Force to clean up its procurement act.
Engineering software firm Ansys to acquire AGI for $700 million
Ansys announced Oct. 26 it intends to acquire space data services provider Analytical Graphics Inc. for $700 million.
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.
Space Force taking extra time to organize acquisitions command
Gen. David Thompson said the new Space Systems Command will be established sometime in 2021
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.
