“I don’t think we’re at the position to know both what the demand is, but also where industry is going, what’s the viable way to consider other orbits if we were asked to do,” says Col. Robert Bongiovi, director of SMC’s Space Vehicles Directorate.
By Theresa HitchensHow to ensure readiness of next-generation defense technology: Solving the issue of massive heat.
High-performance systems generate tremendous amounts of heat that can compromise missions and make high-tech systems less effective in tactical environments. But there is a solution to this modern-age challenge.
ULA’s immediate award is $337 million for two launches. SpaceX’s won $316 million for one launch, Will Roper said.
By Theresa Hitchens The HASC chair’s markup chides the GPS III program for “unjustified cost growth” in both Lockheed Martin’s GEO-based space segment and Raytheon’s OCX.
By Theresa Hitchens
WASHINGTON: For the first time, Space Command is working with the operator and builder of America’s spy satellites, the NRO, to develop a shared “playbook” of pre-agreed actions to defend military and spy satellites during a conflict, SPACECOM and NRO officials say. The ‘playbook’ is a central part of a new joint concept of operations (CONOP)…
By Theresa Hitchens RAND is warning Congress and the Air Force “that there may not be enough resources right now being allocated to launch” to mitigate the risks in NSSL acquisition plans.
By Theresa Hitchens
As for the new name for Space Force troops, Gen. Raymond said the crowd-sourced search resulted in “over 700 responses” and that his staff is now “narrowing down the list.” Our opinion: Space Cadets, Space Marines and Space Troopers are NOT likely, no matter how cool they might be.
By Theresa Hitchens
ROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI presented integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
“I don’t think this appreciably changes the competitive landscape, except that it provides more time for congressional appeals by the competitors,” said one former DoD official about the GAO protest decision.
By Theresa Hitchens ULA CEO Tony Bruno says he “would not be surprised” if the Air Force National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition includes a requirement for responsive launch.
By Theresa Hitchens One space expert, with no skin in the NSSL game, opined that for the most part Blue Origin’s protest is “simply whining,” and characterized SpaceX’s lawsuit as “sour grapes.”
By Theresa Hitchens
The Transportation Department is working closely with DoD, DHS and other agencies “to address policy and technical issues including the security and resilience of GPS receivers,” says General Counsel Steven Bradbury.
By Theresa Hitchens
“GPS III SV02 is the newest generation of GPS satellites designed and built to deliver positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) information with three times better accuracy, and up to eight times improved anti-jamming capability than its predecessor.”
By Theresa Hitchens
“Everybody is watching SMC right now,” says Chris Beres of LinQuest, which has secured a new contract to help the Air Force with implementing its milsatcom programs.
By Theresa Hitchens
Successful OmegaA test keeps the program on the path towards a 2021 first launch and a crack at the Air Force’s hotly contested national security launch program.
By Theresa Hitchens
Given the critical nature of National Security Space Launch, winners of the competition to replace the Atlas V and its Russian-made RD-180s engines should have the flexibility to adapt to unforeseen events, the self-knowledge and willingness to work closely with the Air Force, and a record of excellent performance to avoid wasteful contract award protests.…
By Mark Gunzinger