SSC portfolio acquisition executive responsible for spacelift, range control, launch services, launch and test infrastructure, and emerging servicing, mobility, and logistics capabilities.
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Randy Kendall will lead Launch, Missiles, and Mobility with a focus on Space Access, Mobility, and Logistics, including Aerospace’s launch support and support for the Missile Defense Agency and nuclear enterprise customers.
ESA plans to move forward with a long-term strategy for European space access, considering commercial developments and new small launch vehicles.
SpaceX's Starshield program poses national security concerns due to concentrated control over space access and standards.
CisLunar Industries intends to use recycled-metal propellant for the Neumann Drive to support debris retrieval operations and the Space Force SAML (Space Access, Mobility, and Logistics) mission.
The Department of Defense Space Test Program provides space access solutions for non-DoD auxiliary payloads seeking launch opportunities on DoD missions.
Gilmour Space Technologies is developing, manufacturing, and launching the Australian-made Eris rocket and G-Sat satellite platforms to provide affordable space access to global customers.
Fenix Space of San Bernardino, California is developing a platform to offer responsive space access at rideshare prices.
Bill Carter expects NOM4D-developed advancements to contribute to more affordable space access and launch costs in LEO, GEO, cislunar space, and beyond.
The European Commission budgeted 65,000,000 EUR for space access programs in 2021 and 2022, mostly to support development of propulsion technologies and reusability.
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 mandates a report from the Department of Defense and the intelligence community on efforts to improve innovation and competition in the National Security Space Launch program and to provide a plan for future investments in space access, mobility, and logistics technologies.
Equatorial Space is developing propulsion technologies that reduce the risk and cost of space access by 50 percent compared to existing chemical rocket propulsion systems.
The House NDAA supports Phase 2 of the National Security Space Launch program and requires the Department of Defense to provide a report on efforts to continue innovation and competition in launch with particular focus on space access, mobility, and logistics requirements.
ispace has stated that utilizing resources on the Moon could enable the development of a cislunar economy and provide benefits on Earth while establishing a launch pad for deeper space access.
Stoke Space Technologies’ stated goal is to develop 100% reusable rockets designed to fly daily and to reduce the cost of space access by a factor of 20.
In a 2021-02-17 update, the U.S. Space Force will start a program for expanded space access, mobility, and logistics needs to further strengthen U.S. space dominance.
The U.S. Space Force will offer specialized training tracks for new officers starting 2020, including orbital warfare, space electronic warfare, space battle management, and space access and sustainment.
DARPA’s Airborne Launch Assist Space Access (ALASA) sought to develop a small rocket that could be launched from a fighter with 24 hours’ notice and for no more than $1,000,000.
NanoRacks is developing the Bishop Airlock Module to offer space access for larger satellites seeking to fly off the space station.