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Space and Missile Systems Center

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Firefly Aerospace’s medium-lift rocket is being designed to support the requirements of the U.S. Space Force National Security Space Launch Phase 3.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 19, 2023With a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launches

The U.S. Space Force is considering sharing cyber threat information across coalitions and potentially jointly buying or building unique cyber-defense systems with partners.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 19, 2023Ukraine’s lessons for military space

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman has championed cultural changes in the U.S. Space Force, including new ways to recruit talent and work with the private sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 19, 2023Space Force chief: ‘We must pivot’ to new ways of doing business

The Department of Defense and the U.S. Space Force have created an ecosystem of organizations that fund research and prototyping projects, including the Defense Innovation Unit, SpaceWERX, AFWERX, and the Space Enterprise Consortium.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 19, 2023Aerospace CEO: More startups seek DoD work amid cash crunch

Orbital Sidekick has government contracts to supply hyperspectral data to the United States Department of Defense through partnerships with In-Q-Tel, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 18, 2023Orbital Sidekick Successfully Launches First Satellites in GHOSt Constellation

The U.S. Space Force plans to launch small surveillance satellites under a program known as responsive space using commercial launch vehicles to execute missions on 24 hours' notice.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 17, 2023Keeping watch on aggressor satellites a key challenge for U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is funding upgrades to the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 17, 2023Keeping watch on aggressor satellites a key challenge for U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force is working with the National Reconnaissance Office to increase coverage of the geostationary belt.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 17, 2023Keeping watch on aggressor satellites a key challenge for U.S. Space Force

Through the Tactically Responsive Space-3 mission, the U.S. Space Force is preparing to launch a Millennium-built satellite on a Firefly Aerospace rocket.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 17, 2023Options for achieving Tactically Responsive Space

Electron has been providing access to orbit since 2018 and has successfully deployed satellites for NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office, DARPA, and the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 17, 2023Rocket Lab Introduces Suborbital Testbed Rocket, Selected for Hypersonic Test Flights

The U.S. Space Force operates the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 17, 2023Keeping watch on aggressor satellites a key challenge for U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force budget documents state an aim to provide a global capability to positively identify an adversary committing an orbital attack.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductApr 17, 2023Keeping watch on aggressor satellites a key challenge for U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force might purchase a minimal number of satellites that could be launched quickly.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 17, 2023Options for achieving Tactically Responsive Space

Orbital Sidekick has secured government contracts to supply hyperspectral data to the United States Department of Defense through partnerships with In-Q-Tel, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 16, 2023A Transporter-7 attainment: Orbital Sidekick launches their GHOSt smallsats

Boeing unveiled the Protected Wideband Satellite design that features the Protected Tactical SATCOM Prototype payload hosted aboard the U.S. Space Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM-11 spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2023Boeing’s new military satellite integrates anti-jam payload for enhanced battlefield comms

Millennium Space Systems partnered with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command for Tetra-1 operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 14, 2023Millennium Space Systems’ Tetra-1 is mission ready

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida on 2023-01-18, carrying a U.S. Space Force GPS satellite.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductApr 14, 2023The next battle for U.S. military launch contracts is about to begin

Space Delta 11 supports the U.S. Space Force by providing realistic testing and training in environments designed to simulate current threats.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralApr 13, 2023Space Systems Command’s Tetra-1 begins mission operations

Boeing unveiled a new version of the U.S. military’s Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellite on 2023-04-13 that includes a new payload designed under a U.S. Space Force contract.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipApr 13, 2023Boeing unveils WGS-11 design with new military payload

There is strong demand for small satellite buses of the size Draper requires from the U.S. Space Force and other military programs.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipApr 13, 2023Draper completes initial milestones for NASA CLPS mission
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