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Space and Missile Systems Center

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FORGE is focused on processing OPIR data and is partnering with the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Enterprise Ground Services (EGS) for tactical command and control of future satellites using common standards.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductFeb 1, 2021An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges

The Space and Missile Systems Center awarded Raytheon a $197,000,000 five-year contract in January 2020 to design an open-architecture system for FORGE.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2021An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges

The Office of Col. Rhet Turnbull at the Space and Missile Systems Center is leading an effort to develop an open platform to process and distribute data from current and future missile-warning satellites.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductFeb 1, 2021An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges

The U.S. Space Force plans to spend an estimated $12,000,000,000 over the next several years on a new system called Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR).

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2021An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges

Lockheed Martin’s 2021-01-04 contract requires the company to develop a ground system for Next-Gen OPIR and to produce a transition plan to migrate its proprietary technology to the Space and Missile Systems Center’s open architecture.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipFeb 1, 2021An open system for missile-warning satellite data is in the works but faces challenges

The U.S. Space Force revealed its new rank structure for officers and enlisted personnel on 2021-01-29.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductJan 29, 2021U.S. Space Force mostly sticking with Air Force ranks

The U.S. Space Force was established in December 2019.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralJan 29, 2021U.S. Space Force mostly sticking with Air Force ranks

The Space and Missile Systems Center established a software factory in Los Angeles named Kobayashi Maru to develop cloud-based applications for tracking space objects and sharing data with allies.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductJan 29, 2021Space Command to expand network of allies that help monitor orbital traffic

The U.S. Space Force was created to train and equip forces that are assigned to U.S. Space Command.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2021Dickinson’s guidance to space troops: Prepare for ’competitive and dangerous’ environment

The Space and Missile Systems Center ended the Launch Service Agreements with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman on 2020-12-31.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductJan 26, 2021Space Force officially ends launch partnerships with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman

Hyten expressed uncertainty about changes to the U.S. Space Force under President Biden.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralJan 24, 2021Hyten: U.S. Space Force is ‘on solid ground’ despite speculation

The U.S. Space Force is standing up a Space Systems Command to oversee acquisitions and plans to build a space intelligence center.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceTechnical ProductJan 20, 2021Space challenges for President Biden: Four issues for the next four years

A constellation of 31 GPS satellites operated by the U.S. Space Force uses radio navigation to provide positioning, navigation, and timing information to military and civilian users worldwide.

Mentioned as: U.S. Space ForceOrg RelationshipJan 16, 2021Policy directive on GPS issued in closing days of Trump administration

After contracting officers reviewed the court judgment, the Space and Missile Systems Center confirmed on 2021-01-15 that the contract award to NSTXL will move forward.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductJan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

The Space and Missile Systems Center selected NSTXL to manage the Space Enterprise Consortium on 2020-12-10.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipJan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

The Space and Missile Systems Center intended to award the consortium management contract on 2020-12-31 but delayed the award to further evaluate a court judgment against NSTXL in a lawsuit filed by a former business partner.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipJan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

National Security Technology Accelerator received a contract on 2021-01-15 to manage the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium for 10 years.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipJan 15, 2021After further review, Space Force confirms selection of NSTXL to manage industry consortium

The Space and Missile Systems Center is developing a strategy to transition from the ongoing prototype effort to a follow-on program that can deploy a long-term multi-band multi-mission solution for the Satellite Control Network.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterTechnical ProductJan 12, 2021L3Harris develops electronic antenna for command and control of military satellites

L3Harris Technologies completed development of an electronic phased array ground antenna for the U.S. Space Force on 2021-01-12.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterOrg RelationshipJan 12, 2021L3Harris develops electronic antenna for command and control of military satellites

The technology demonstration aims to improve communications with the U.S. Space Force's growing number of satellites.

Mentioned as: Space and Missile Systems CenterNarrative GeneralJan 12, 2021L3Harris Demos Antenna Tech For USSF MILSATCOM
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