NDAA
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.”
Smith encouraged by Senate NDAA proposal to increase funding for space launch technology
HASC Chairman Adam Smith: . “I want to make sure there’s competition.”
HASC Chairman adds $150 million in NDAA for space launch technology development
The $150 million addition is for investments focused on the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition.
SASC NDAA authorizes $250 million for Air Force R&D partnerships with launch industry
The Air Force must fund three-year R&D partnerships with companies to help them prepare to meet the requirements of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition.
HASC Strategic Forces advances its section of the 2021 NDAA
Cooper: “We continue our focus on increasing the resilience and capability of our space assets."
HASC strategic forces draft bill presses DoD on space procurements, use of commercial tech
The Strategic Forces markup challenges DoD's acquisition strategy for satellite-based communications and is critical of the Space Development Agency.
Senate Armed Services advances NDAA, Space Force acquisition reforms not included
The SASC markup of the 2021 NDAA includes several Space Force provisions but none on acquisition reforms.
Political fight continues over Air Force launch services procurement
A May 29 letter signed by 28 lawmakers asks the Air Force to not cave to pressure to add a third provider in the Phase 2 launch services procurement.
Senate Armed Services Committee to conduct ‘paper hearings’ during pandemic
SASC is "committed to continuing congressional oversight and data collection necessary to drafting the NDAA."
Trump signs defense bill establishing U.S. Space Force: What comes next
"Today marks a landmark achievement as we officially inaugurate the newest branch or our military, the U.S. Space Force," said Trump.
Space Force proponents in Congress warn Air Force: ‘We will watch you like a hawk’
Reps. Jim Cooper and Mike Rogers were the original proponents of a space service. It was not Trump's idea.
NDAA conference agreement establishes U.S. Space Force, directs major overhaul of space acquisitions
The NDAA also establishes an Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy as the senior civilian in the Office of the Secretary of Defense
Air Force leaders enthused as Space Force legislation heads to House floor
Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett: "It is time for us to move forward with the Space Force.”
HASC Chairman: Legislation to create a Space Force in 2020 ‘still possible but by no means guaranteed’
Chairman Adam Smith said House-Senate divide is deepening over the establishment of a Space Force
Pentagon presses case for Space Force amid political uncertainty
There are lingering concerns about the potential cost of a new military branch.
White House pushes back on Senate language on Space Force, missile defense satellites
The White House is unhappy with the Senate language because it doesn’t give DoD full legal authority to establish a space service.
