The U.S. Air Force (USAF) plays a significant role in the space industry, historically serving as the Department of Defense's executive agent for space, and developing early military space programs and launch vehicles. Although the U.S. Space Force was established as an independent branch in 2019, the Air Force continues to contribute to space operations, including training personnel, research and development, and maintaining partnerships. The USAF's space-related activities encompass satellite operations, missile warning, communication support, and collaboration with allies to ensure regional stability. Key partners include the U.S. Space Force, other branches of the military, and international allies.
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Apogee supports the USAF Defensive Cyberspace Operations by advising and assisting Sixteenth Air Force staff on cyber-related intelligence and ISR issues.
Apogee looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Air Combat Command and the 16th Air Force in developing integrated multi-domain capabilities.
Orbital Sidekick received a $16,000,000 United States Air Force contract award in October 2020.
After closing the $16,000,000 Series A, Orbital Sidekick completed the conditions for receiving another $16,000,000 in U.S. Air Force funding.
Apogee supports the 16th Air Force information warfare mission by analyzing and providing technical advice on 'ISR for DCO' capabilities and tactics.
Apogee provides requirements analysis, systems engineering, and operational subject matter expertise for the Air Force Cryptologic Office’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance–Cyberspace and Multi-Domain Innovation Division.
In this role, Apogee provides highly qualified staff support to help Sixteenth Air Force fulfill its mission to integrate multi-source ISR, cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, and information operations capabilities.
Apogee Engineering recently marked its first year anniversary by expanding its contract with Air Combat Command’s Intelligence Directorate.
The original RS-68 engine was first tested at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Space Systems Command will officially stand up in the summer of 2021 once all required conditions are met to re-designate the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, as SSC headquarters.
Space Systems Command will provide select administrative and integration support to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office at Kirtland Air Force Base and the Pentagon’s Space Development Agency will not be part of Space Systems Command but will work closely with the new command.
The Space Systems Command deputy commander’s office will oversee procurement of launch services and space launch operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Phase Four received a $750,000 Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX program to test iodine in a prototype version of its Maxwell thruster.
About 4,000 personnel who work for the space launch units at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, and Vandenberg Air Force Base, California will be reassigned to Space Systems Command.
The Air Force estimates that the Space and Missile Systems Center contributes $1.8 billion annually to the local economy.
Space Systems Command will absorb the Space and Missile Systems Center, a 67-year-old organization based at Los Angeles Air Force Base.
Los Angeles Air Force Base will be the permanent home of the U.S. Space Force procurement command.
The sensor tasking feature in iSpace was first developed for the $1,500,000,000 Space Fence surveillance radar site that Lockheed Martin built for the U.S. Air Force on Kwajalein Island in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Kratos received a $37,700,000 contract in December 2020 from AFLCMC/WA Advanced Aircraft Program Executive Office for Skyborg Delivery Order 2 to integrate, test, and deliver the XQ-58A Valkyrie system.