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Space and Missile Systems Center

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United Launch Alliance plans to achieve U.S. Space Force certification of Vulcan in advance of its first national security space mission in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative PlanOct 18, 2022ULA Sets Path Forward for Inaugural Vulcan Flight Test

United Launch Alliance plans to achieve U.S. Space Force certification of Vulcan in advance of its first national security space mission scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative PlanOct 14, 2022ULA sets the path forward for the inaugural flight test of Vulcan

United Launch Alliance aims to achieve U.S. Space Force certification of Vulcan in advance of its first national security space mission in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative PlanOct 12, 2022Amazon to launch two Project Kuiper satellites on Vulcan’s first flight

The Space Report 2022 Q3 examines global space workforce data, U.S. Space Force recruiting, biotechnologies to treat astronaut injuries, and a new generation of spacesuits designed to fit 99% of the world’s adults.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralOct 11, 2022Space Foundation releases The Space Report 2022 Q3

The U.S. Space Force received more than 18,000 applicants for about 500 posts.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralOct 11, 2022Space Foundation releases The Space Report 2022 Q3

The U.S. Space Force plans to launch the small-satellite mission Victus Nox in 2023 to test compressed payload deployment timelines.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipOct 10, 2022Launch on demand: If satellites are shot down, will Space Force be ready to restock?

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command selected General Atomics to host the Argos Advanced Data Collection System payload through its Hosted Payload Services contract vehicle on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at a cost of $64,000,000.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipOct 7, 2022Rocket Lab launches Argos tracking payload

The Space Development Agency plans to launch the T1DES space vehicles with the Tranche 1 Tracking space vehicles on four launches procured through the U.S. Space Force’s National Security Space Launch Phase 2 contract.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipOct 7, 2022SDA awards York Space Systems million$$$ for Tranche 1 demo + experimentation system

The U.S. Space Force awarded Firefly a $17,600,000 contract for the 2023 Tactically Responsive Space TacRS-3 mission.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipOct 5, 2022After successful first launch, Firefly sets sight on national security market

One U.S. Space Force objective supported by the VICTUS NOX OSP-4 award is supporting Department of Defense and other U.S. government agencies with flexible and innovative small launch capabilities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipSep 30, 2022SSC awards space and ground systems task and launch service orders for the VICTUS NOX mission

Kayhan Space was selected by SpaceWERX for a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 award to investigate how its Kayhan Proxima solution will enable in-space service assembly and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities for the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force through the Orbital Prime program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022A SpaceWERX Orbital Prime contract awarded to Kayhan Space + partners

Kayhan Space, Astroscale U.S., and the University of Texas at Austin won a U.S. Space Force award to develop an intelligent platform that autonomously enables spacecraft to engage with on-orbit support vehicles for refueling, maintenance, debris removal, and national security services.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductSep 29, 2022A SpaceWERX Orbital Prime contract awarded to Kayhan Space + partners

On 2022-09-28, Kayhan Space, Astroscale US, and the University of Texas at Austin won a U.S. Space Force Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 award worth $250,000 under the Orbital Prime program.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipSep 28, 2022Kayhan, Astroscale, UT Austin win Space Force study contract for in-orbit servicing technology

The Kayhan Proxima technology will be offered to the U.S. Space Force for potential use in a demonstration planned for 2024.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative PlanSep 28, 2022Kayhan, Astroscale, UT Austin win Space Force study contract for in-orbit servicing technology

General John "Jay" Raymond unveiled the official U.S. Space Force anthem, "Sempra Supra," during his 2022-09-20 keynote address.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralSep 21, 2022Gen Raymond reflects on the highlights of the United States Space Force’s achievements and predicts a ‘great history ahead’

The U.S. Space Force requested a $24,700,000,000 budget for 2023.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative FinancialSep 20, 2022New report raises questions on DoD’s multi-orbit plan for space sensors

The U.S. Space Force is buying billion-dollar satellites that on average take seven years to develop.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralSep 20, 2022Space Force procurement chief criticizes over-engineered satellite programs

NASA is working with the U.S. Space Force, which operates the Eastern Range, to obtain a waiver for the SLS flight termination system.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipSep 20, 2022NASA set for “kinder, gentler” SLS tanking test

The U.S. Space Force is finalizing a procurement strategy for the next national security launch services contracts expected to be awarded in 2024.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralSep 20, 2022Draft solicitation for national security space launch services expected in early 2023

The Aerospace Center for Space Policy and Strategy released the report "Fiscal Year 2023 U.S. Space Force Budget Request: Missile Warning & Tracking Looms Large" on 2022-09-20.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductSep 20, 2022New report raises questions on DoD’s multi-orbit plan for space sensors
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