Acquisitions
Op-ed | Two changes Congress can make to speed space acquisition
Moore’s Law has come home to roost in the space business. Taking seven to 10 years to develop and deploy operational space systems is no longer efficient nor acceptable.
Study calls on DoD to buy commercial space technology, change how it acquires space launch services
The reports urges Congress to hold hearings on “achieving true and real competition in the national security launch market.”
Watchdog report: Pentagon does not keep close tabs on space programs and workforce
Auditors found that DoD does not collect and maintain comprehensive data on its space acquisition workforce.
Defense and security contractor Parsons to acquire geospatial intelligence firm OGSystems
With the acquisition of OGSystems, Parsons gets immediate access to highly skilled geospatial intelligence analysts.
Boeing investing in satellite propulsion startup
Boeing: "Accion's scalable technology can help bring game-changing capabilities to satellites, space vehicles and customers."
Pentagon moves to cut procurement red tape in a bid to catch up with technology
How the Pentagon buys technology in the digital age is a major concern as more of the innovation the military needs is privately funded.
Air Force taking steps to speed up space modernization
Space advocates on Capitol Hill have pounded the Air Force for the slow pace of modernization. The four-star general in charge of Air Force Space Command says the message has been heard loud and clear.
Slow acquisition can’t be a national security threat, senior space general says
Long delays with programs could put the U.S. behind adversaries in the increasingly contested space environment, said Maj. Gen. David Thompson, vice commander of Air Force Space Command.
Air Force inviting industry to create GPS ideas, general says
An open system is evaluating "how innovative are people being,” said Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch.
SMC vice commander taking Pentagon space post
Brig. Gen. Mark Baird will likely be leaving his current post as vice commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center.
Space acquisition needs a clear decision-maker, Air Force chief of staff says
“We have to have an honest discussion about acquisitions,” said Gen. David Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff.
French Satellite-based Tracking Firm CLS Buys Horizon Maritime
A fast-growing French company specializing in satellite-based maritime surveillance and positioning has purchased a U.S. oceanography and meteorological services company serving the offshore energy market.
Panasonic To Acquire Service Provider ITC Global
Panasonic Corp., whose Panasonic Avionics subsidiary has cobbled together a global network of satellite bandwidth for an in-flight Internet service, has reached agreement to acquire ITC Global, which provides satellite connectivity to the energy, mining and maritime markets.
Asking Price Remains Obstacle to Thuraya Sale
Mobile satellite services operator Thuraya is looking to sell itself to rival Inmarsat in a transaction that has long been expected but has been stalled by the two sides’ inability to agree on a price.
SAIC To Acquire Scitor for $780 Million in Cash
SAIC will acquire intelligence and national-security space support contractor Scitor Corp. for $780 million in cash.
AsiaSat’s Appetite for Acquisitions Stimulated by a No-growth 2013
AsiaSat reported flat revenue for 2013 after one-off expenses and said that in addition to launching two new satellites in 2014, the company is hunting for acquisition targets.
