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Air Force to schedule nine small launch missions in 2020
Small launch missions planned for 2020 include experimental satellites, a prototype rideshare and missile defense tests.
Air Force projects increased launch activity for 2020
Bongiovi says anywhere from eight to 11 national security launches could take place in 2020
Air Force soon to release revised launch solicitation in response to GAO’s ruling
An amendment to the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement RFP is in 'final coordination'
WGS-10 communications satellite accepted into operational constellation
U.S. Space Command on Nov. 19 accepted the 10th satellite of the Wideband Global Satcom constellation.
Air Force leaders seek to “flip the switch” on innovation
Over two days, the U.S. Air Force awarded $22.5 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding to 30 companies attending the first Air Force Space Pitch Day in San Francisco.
Air Force awards $9 million on first Space Pitch Day San Francisco
U.S. Air Force leaders emphasized their commitment to quick acquisition of innovative commercial technologies by awarding a total of $9 million to 12 companies on the first Air Force Space Pitch Day here Nov. 5.
Air Force, NRO cubesats fly to International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman resupply mission
Air Force and NRO cubesats were among many experimental projects encapsulated in the NG-12 Cygnus mission.
Air Force claims accomplishments in Space C2 program in wake of critical report
Air Force has submitted an acquisition strategy for the Space C2 program which is now being reviewed by the Pentagon
Space companies to compete for $40 million pot at Air Force live pitch event
The Air Force has invited 30 companies to "Space Pitch Day" in San Francisco
Air Force awards Aerospace Corp. $1.08 billion contract for space support services in FY20
The new contract includes support services for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office and the Space Development Agency.
Air Force confident NDAA will back its launch procurement strategy
Lt. Gen. John Thompson: “I will categorically state that there is absolutely no bias against the commercial providers in the source selection process."
Air Force space consortium funding could grow to $12 billion over the next decade
Col. Tim Sejba: “We’re contemplating a 10-year $12 billion competition."
Air Force seeks new candidates to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium
The consortium manages the development of pre-production prototypes of space systems, including satellites, payloads and ground systems.
U.S. military is eager to take advantage of smallsats at scale if price is right
The U.S. military is eager to take advantage of small satellite constellations if the technology proves it can fulfill military requirements and the price is right.
