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U.S. Space Force

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The U.S. Space Force is interested in standardized satellite platforms that support a variety of payloads, whether commercially developed or military-specific, without requiring extensive customization.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 12, 2024Space Force to test modular satellite technology in upcoming mission

The U.S. Space Force plans to use a plug-and-play satellite interface developed by The Aerospace Corporation for an upcoming mission under the Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative PlanDec 12, 2024Space Force to test modular satellite technology in upcoming mission

Private companies called for more support to prepare for the U.S. Space Force’s upcoming Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve program on December 11.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2024Companies seek more support for Space Force’s commercial reserve initiative

U.S. Space Force ground-based radars and telescopes can catalog larger, basketball-sized objects but cannot provide the finer visibility and detail that Silent Barker aims to deliver.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 11, 2024Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025

Jared Isaacman spoke at the Spacepower Conference hosted by the Space Force Association in Orlando, Florida on 2024-12-11.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 11, 2024Jared Isaacman on U.S. space competitiveness: ‘We can’t be second’

The U.S. Space Force plans to buy three DARC radars to be located in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 11, 2024Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025

The U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office jointly developed and launched Silent Barker.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 11, 2024Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025

A U.S. Space Force unit based at Ramstein Air Base in Germany coordinates space-based intelligence and protection amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 11, 2024U.S. Space Force unit in Europe navigates critical satellite operations

The U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office announced in December 2017 that they would partner to develop Silent Barker as a replacement for the Space-Based Space Surveillance System.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 11, 2024Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract extension from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command for Phase 2 of the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductDec 11, 2024Northrop Grumman’s missile-warning satellites for Next-Gen Polar Program proceed to manufacturing

The UHF Planar DRA radar was partially funded by a 2023 Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from AFWERX to support U.S. Space Force requirements.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 10, 2024LeoLabs Enhances Ability to Discover and Respond to Adversarial Space Activity with Next-Generation Radar in Arizona

The Space Force has proposed the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) program under which private companies would contractually commit to provide satellite services to the military during emergencies and prioritize military needs over commercial customers.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 8, 2024U.S. Space Force official warns of rising Chinese threats

Muon Space was awarded a $2,900,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase 2 contract by the U.S. Space Force to evaluate its satellite technology for military applications.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 5, 2024Muon Space climate-monitoring satellites eyed for military applications

The Falcon 9 launched the NROL-126 mission and 20 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 2, 2024SpaceX launches secret NROL-126 mission, the second launch from two coasts on Saturday

Earlier on 2024-11-30, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida carrying 24 Starlink satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 2, 2024SpaceX launches secret NROL-126 mission, the second launch from two coasts on Saturday

Trump established the US Space Force and re-established US Space Command in 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative GeneralDec 2, 2024Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

The National Reconnaissance Office partnered with U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX for the Falcon 9 launch of the NROL-126 mission on 2024-11-30 at 12:10 a.m. PT.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipDec 2, 2024SpaceX launches secret NROL-126 mission, the second launch from two coasts on Saturday

The U.S. Space Force awarded Raytheon a $196,700,000 contract extension for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX).

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative FinancialNov 29, 2024Space Force awards Raytheon $196.7 million for additional work on GPS ground control system

Anduril won a $99,700,000 U.S. Space Force contract to modernize the Space Surveillance Network.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipNov 21, 2024Anduril secures $99.7 million contract for Space Force network upgrade

In September, Inversion Space secured a Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) agreement with the Space Force’s SpaceWERX valued at $71,000,000 to support work on reentry vehicles tailored for military customers.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceNarrative FinancialNov 20, 2024Inversion Space raises $44 million
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