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National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL)

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The National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) is a technology innovation accelerator that focuses on bridging the gap between the U.S. government and emerging technology developers, particularly in the space industry. As manager of the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC), NSTXL facilitates collaboration between traditional and non-traditional defense contractors and the U.S. military, including the Space Force, on developing and prototyping advanced space systems. NSTXL utilizes Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to streamline the acquisition process and bring innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD). Key partners include the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate and Space Systems Command (SSC).

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The Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed program is sponsored by the National Security Technology Accelerator.

GeneralCapabilityValue 3.0Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

Tony Kestranek is vice president of the MACH-TB program at the National Security Technology Accelerator.

GovernanceValue 2.2Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

Earlier 2023, the Space Enterprise Consortium awarded management of its Other Transaction Authority to the National Security Technology Accelerator to expedite contracting between government and industry and accelerate putting advanced technology into the industry.

LegalRelationshipsValue 3.8Oct 8, 2023Riverside Research leading three organizations on DEEP-SDA prototype project

DEEP-SDA was awarded through the Space Enterprise Consortium Other Transaction Authority and is managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL).

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Oct 8, 2023Riverside Research leading three organizations on DEEP-SDA prototype project

The Oracle project was awarded through the Air Force Research Laboratory utilizing the Space Enterprise Consortium OTA vehicle managed by NSTXL.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 12, 2023Advanced Space Awards Contract to General Atomics for AFRL Oracle Program

The Oracle project was awarded through the Air Force Research Laboratory using the Space Enterprise Consortium OTA vehicle managed by NSTXL.

RelationshipsGrowthValue 4.0Jan 5, 2023General Atomics receives Advanced Space contract for AFRL cislunar spacecraft

The award to Advanced Space was made through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) using Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) authority.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.3Nov 25, 2022Advanced Space Receives Contract from AFRL to Deliver Oracle Spacecraft Program

Dynetics will work with the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL) and a team of more than 20 partners across industry, small businesses, national laboratories, and academia to develop and execute MACH-TB.

RelationshipsValue 3.8Oct 23, 2022Dynetics awarded a new contract to increase the pace of hypersonic flight testing

The DEEP prototype contract was awarded on 2021-09-30 through the Space Enterprise Consortium other transaction authority vehicle managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL).

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.2Apr 20, 2022Satellite Data From Spire Global To ID RF +GPS Interferences For Military Applications

The DEEP prototype contract was awarded on 2021-09-30 through the Space Enterprise Consortium OTA vehicle managed by NSTXL.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 24, 2022RF + GPS Telemetry Data From Spire Global To Support Slingshot Aerospace + The USSF / SSC DEEP Contract

The DEEP prototype contract was awarded through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) OTA vehicle managed by NSTXL.

RelationshipsValue 4.4Mar 24, 2022Identifying Radio Frequency (RF) and GPS Interferences for Military Applications with Satellite Data from Spire Global

National Security Technology Accelerator received a contract on 2021-01-15 to manage the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium for 10 years.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.5Jan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

The Space and Missile Systems Center selected NSTXL to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium on 2020-12-10.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

A court judgment against NSTXL in a lawsuit filed by a former business partner was publicized by the Washington Post on 2020-12-30.

LegalGeneralValue 1.5Jan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

After contracting officers reviewed the court judgment, the Space and Missile Systems Center confirmed on 2021-01-15 that the contract award to NSTXL will move forward.

RelationshipsLegalValue 4.0Jan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

The Space and Missile Systems Center intended to award the consortium management contract on 2020-12-31 but delayed the award to further evaluate a court judgment against NSTXL in a lawsuit filed by a former business partner.

LegalRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

A Harris County, Texas district court judge ruled on 2020-11-24 that NSTXL acted fraudulently in a dispute with a business partner.

LegalValue 3.7Dec 30, 2020NSTXL’s contract to manage Space Force technology projects on hold pending review

The Space and Missile Systems Center intended to award the Space Enterprise Consortium management contract to NSTXL on 2020-12-31 but has delayed the award to further evaluate litigation involving NSTXL.

LegalPlanRelationshipsValue 4.0Dec 30, 2020NSTXL’s contract to manage Space Force technology projects on hold pending review

NSTXL was selected to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium, also known as SpEC.

RelationshipsValue 3.0Dec 30, 2020NSTXL’s contract to manage Space Force technology projects on hold pending review

NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator) has been selected to manage the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium for the next 10 years.

RelationshipsGovernancePlanValue 4.0Dec 14, 2020NSTXL selected to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium
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