Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command

Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command
Space Force Struggles To Shape New Acquisition Command

“There is history; there is legacy; there is politics; there is money — obstacles that we’re going to have to overcome to do this,” says SMC head Gen. ‘JT’ Thompson.

Space Force Fears COVID Loss Of Commercial Startups: Gen. Thompson

Space Force Fears COVID Loss Of Commercial Startups: Gen. Thompson
Space Force Fears COVID Loss Of Commercial Startups: Gen. Thompson

“I’m not sure yet if we figured out a way to ensure part of that (commercial market) will survive,” Gen. DT Thompson said.

Space Force Strategy Out In ‘Months’ In Time For Budget

Space Force Strategy Out In ‘Months’ In Time For Budget
Space Force Strategy Out In ‘Months’ In Time For Budget

“At the end of the day, anyone who’s using satellite communications doesn’t really care where that information comes from,” Lt. Gen. William Liquori says.

DoD Drafts New Acquisition Strategy For Commercial SATCOM

DoD Drafts New Acquisition Strategy For Commercial SATCOM
DoD Drafts New Acquisition Strategy For Commercial SATCOM

Space Force will ask for 2022 money for commercial satcom, but the funds will not be for buying services as industry would like — rather for R&D.