DoD
House appropriators deny Space Force funding, call on DoD to study alternatives
The HAC notes that the decision to not back the $72 million request should not be read as a complete rejection of the idea of establishing a Space Force.
Thornberry bill would help venture-backed startups compete for DoD small business awards
Thornberry is proposing legislation that would make it easier for startups like Capella Space to continue to get private funding and compete for DoD small business awards.
Shanahan’s nomination to be defense secretary gives continuity to space reorganization
Shanahan: “I am honored by today’s announcement of President Trump’s intent to nominate."
Pentagon challenges CBO’s cost estimates for new space organizations
DoD spokesman: “The establishment of the United States Space Force is a small investment to ensure American leadership in space."
House appropriators press for details on Space Force cost and organization
Defense appropriators complained about a lack of information despite efforts by Pentagon officials to brief lawmakers and staffs since the proposal was rolled out in late February.
Congressional panel looks at national security implications of China’s space ambitions
The United States should do more to protect its space systems and build capabilities as a form of deterrence, experts said.
DoD IG: Air Force Secretary questioned ethics of Shanahan’s 2018 meeting with Elon Musk
DoD IG report says Musk told Shanahan that SpaceX did not win an Air Force launch service contract because it had written a poor proposal that “missed the mark.”
Pentagon wants a Space Force, still undecided on a Space National Guard
Seven states have National Guard space units: Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, New York, Arkansas and Ohio.
Pentagon makes strong pitch for Space Force as NDAA 2020 markup nears
Kitay: Actions in space “will directly affect the outcome of future conflicts or crises."
Space Development Agency draws strong objections from California lawmakers
A letter sent to Shanahan questions DoD's decision to shift missions away from the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
SAIC increases space startup collaboration
Josh Jackson, executive vice president and general manager of SAIC’s Solutions and Technology Group, said SAIC is working with around a dozen startups through accelerators in Austin, Texas and Colorado Springs, Colorado, to make their technology more available to U.S. government customers.
Shanahan: To beat China, we need Space Force, Space Command, Space Development Agency
Shanahan: The Space Development Agency is not just important to national security but also to the nation’s space economy.
Defense contractors see growth in space
Defense contractors ManTech and Parsons eye opportunities in space.
Stage is set for critical Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Trump’s Space Force proposal
SASC wants to how the Space Force will support and integrate with U.S. Space Command and the Space Development Agency.
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.”
Digital endeavors in space
While the space industry is now moving toward full digitalization, only a few companies have the actual experience to lead the market.
