Space Enterprise Consortium
Bids sought for $12 billion Space Enterprise Consortium contract
The consortium manager will oversee up to $12 billion worth of space projects over the next decade.
SMC wants to take “smart risks” with nontraditional partners
The Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) will expand its effort to draw on the innovation of companies that have not traditionally worked with the government.
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.
Air Force rapid prototyping effort achieving SpEC-tacular speeds
SpEC is an Air Force initiative focused on rapid prototyping of spacecraft, sensors, propulsion systems, ground stations and other space-related technology and services. Since early 2017, SpEC has awarded 37 prototype projects with a total value of $206 million.
Space Enterprise Consortium sees fast growth
Since it was stood up a year ago, the Air Force-led Space Enterprise Consortium has seen rapid growth in industry participation and in funding.
SSL to develop antenna subsystems for U.S. Air Force
SSL, a company known for building communications satellites and spacecraft systems, will help the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center define its next generation of protected military communications, the Maxar Technologies company announced Aug. 16.
