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Military Space USA 2021
SMi Group are proud to announce the return of the 2nd annual Military Space USA Conference and Exhibition taking place at the Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles, on the 7th–9th June.
With the US DoD pushing the acquisition of the next generat…
Military PNT 2021 (Virtual Conference)
Military PNT 2021 (Virtual Conference)
17th – 18th May 2021
London, UK
http://www.militarypnt.com
SMi Group are pleased to annou…
Rep. Lieu praises move to establish Space Force acquisitions command in Los Angeles
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) hailed the April 8 announcement that Los Angeles Air Force Base will be the permanent home of the U.S. Space Force procurement command.
Space Force to create ‘one-stop shop’ for launch procurement and operations
The U.S. Space Force is consolidating oversight of space launch activities under a two-star general who will be the deputy commander of Space Systems Command.
Space Force to establish a new command to oversee technology development and acquisition
The Space Force will re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center as the headquarters of a new Space Systems Command.
Space Force planning for a future of smaller, cheaper satellites
The Space and Missile Systems Center for more than a year has been helping the Space Development Agency accelerate the procurement of small satellites.
An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges
The Space Force wants an open platform to process and distribute data from missile-warning satellites so it's less dependent on the current prime contractor Lockheed Martin.
Space Force officially ends launch partnerships with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman
The U.S. Space Force on Dec. 31 officially terminated launch technology partnerships signed in October 2018 with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman.
After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium
National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) on Jan. 15 received a contract to manage the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium for the next 10 years.
Space Force’s small launch program looks to pick up pace after a year of delays
The Space Force says it plans to evaluate as many emerging small launch providers as possible.
Space Force trying to change negative perceptions about military procurement
The U.S. military wants to shake its reputation as an unfriendly customer to space startups and commercial tech companies, said Lt. Gen. John Thompson.
Lockheed Martin gets $511 million contract for two GPS satellites
SMC on Oct. 7 exercised an option under a 2018 contract to purchase two more GPS 3F satellites from Lockheed Martin for $511 million.
Space Force opens SpaceWERX technology accelerator in Los Angeles
Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, announced Dec. 7 the opening of a technology accelerator office that will work with commercial companies in the space industry.
Traditional launch services may not suit the needs of the future Space Force
How the Pentagon buys launch services in the future could change as the military considers using emerging technologies and services known as “space mobility and logistics.”
Germany to become the first foreign military buyer of U.S. jam-resistant GPS receivers
Germany has ordered jam-resistant Global Positioning System receivers from the United States military, becoming the first buyer of the advanced GPS user equipment under the Foreign Military Sales program.
