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DoD withdraws Defense Production Act small launch contract awards
The U.S. government “will not award the identified contracts at this time.”
Undersecretary of Defense Mike Griffin and deputy Lisa Porter stepping down
Griffin and Porter will be leaving their posts at DoD on July 10.
DoD official: Many factors considered in Defense Production Act contracts
Companies are selected based on data provided to DoD leaders by the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Defense Logistics Agency.
Six small launch companies to receive DoD contracts under Defense Production Act
Aevum, Astra, X-Bow, Rocket Lab, Space Vector and VOX Space each will receive contracts to launch two rideshare missions.
DoD space strategy highlights role of private sector
DoD says the growth of commercial space capabilities has added complexity to the space operating environment.
Pentagon issues new strategy to defend U.S. dominance in space
DoD released the 2020 Defense Space Strategy aimed at countering China and Russia.
FCC stands by Ligado decision as lawmakers step up criticism
The FCC pushed back on new criticism from the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
Pentagon presses on with campaign to overturn FCC’s Ligado order
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration formally petitioned the FCC to reverse its decision to grant a spectrum license to Ligado.
Hundreds of hackers sign up for chance to break into a DoD satellite
Air Force procurement chief Will Roper said hacking competitions help the military identify flaws in its systems before they are deployed.
Op-ed | What the government should or should not do to help space industry
One way to help the industry is for the government to communicate what problems it needs solved and commit funding for the right solutions.
DoD says it was blindsided by FCC Ligado decision, will petition to have it reversed
At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, DoD officials argued that Ligado’s 5G network will cause interference both for civilian and military users of GPS.
Space agencies working on a ‘unified message’ on industry stimulus
The Space Acquisition Council is collecting data on the state of the defense supply chain.
Venture capital slowdown a concern for military space programs, analysts warn
Todd Harrison: “If we want to be competitive we don’t want to lose this vital part of the space industrial base.”
Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic
Ellen Lord: “We're looking where the greatest pain points are, and again, it's really aviation, shipbuilding and small space launch.”
FCC’s approval of Ligado 5G network draws criticism from DoD, praise from State Dept.
DoD opposes the FCC's decision while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the deployment of the 5G network is “vital to our national security."
