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U.S. Air Force

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gov defenseFounded 1947
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Blue Canyon Technologies is designing and manufacturing two small satellites destined for geostationary orbit under Air Force Research Laboratory contracts.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 31, 2018Blue Canyon Technologies wins constellation contract

Representative Mike Rogers has advocated for a Space Corps within the Department of the Air Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2018Space Force discussions increasingly blur the line between military and civilian space

The OMB report argued for an independent service for space to address conflicts of interest within the Air Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2018Space Force discussions increasingly blur the line between military and civilian space

Rogers aims to address management issues related to space programs within the Air Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2018Space Force discussions increasingly blur the line between military and civilian space

With funding from DARPA and the Air Force, the Blackjack program will develop and demonstrate technical elements for a global high-speed network platform in low Earth orbit to enable highly networked, resilient, and persistent Department of Defense payloads.

Mentioned as: Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 31, 2018Blue Canyon Technologies wins constellation contract

The Air Force buys satellites while the Army buys the radios that communicate with those satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 31, 2018Here’s a rundown of the latest Space Force developments

The U.S. Air Force and the Wright Brothers Institute are offering cash prizes for creative visualization tools that enhance military space operators’ understanding of satellites and other objects in space.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 29, 2018Air Force launches $100K challenge for ‘space awareness innovators’

The Air Force Visionary Q-Prize Competition, or VQ-Prize, will run from October 29, 2018, through January 15, 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 29, 2018Air Force launches $100K challenge for ‘space awareness innovators’

The Air Force seeks tools that utilize existing data to capture the space picture and facilitate quick comprehension of changes.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 29, 2018Air Force launches $100K challenge for ‘space awareness innovators’

The FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) is working with industry, the U.S. Air Force, and NASA on regulatory reforms required by Space Policy Directive 2.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 28, 2018Commercial launch industry seeks updates on regulatory reform work

Two Vulcan launches in 2021 are needed for United Launch Alliance to obtain Air Force certification for military payloads.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 25, 2018ULA now planning first launch of Vulcan in 2021

SpaceX did not receive a Launch Service Agreement award from the U.S. Air Force in the October 2018 LSA competition.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 25, 2018ULA now planning first launch of Vulcan in 2021

United Launch Alliance won one of three Launch Service Agreement awards from the U.S. Air Force on 2018-10-10.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 25, 2018ULA now planning first launch of Vulcan in 2021

SpaceX operates launch facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida and at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2018Viasat, SpaceX Enter Contract for a Future ViaSat-3 Satellite Launch

The Air Force procures satellites while the Army procures the radios that communicate with those satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2018Analyst predicts Space Force will fuel infighting among military services

The Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office launched the Air Force X-37 experimental robotic space plane, which accumulated more than 2,000 flight hours over two years.

Mentioned as: Air Force Rapid Capabilities OfficeTechnical ProductOct 24, 2018Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office awards contract to Sierra Nevada for weather satellite

Under the Weather Satellite Follow-on electro optical infrared program (WSF-E), the Air Force will invest about $450,000,000 on a satellite intended to be operational by 2024.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceOrg RelationshipOct 24, 2018Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office awards contract to Sierra Nevada for weather satellite

The 1948 Key West agreement was signed months after the Air Force was created and specified that the Air Force must support the Army.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2018Analyst predicts Space Force will fuel infighting among military services

The Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office managed the B-21 stealth bomber program.

Mentioned as: Air Force Rapid Capabilities OfficeTechnical ProductOct 24, 2018Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office awards contract to Sierra Nevada for weather satellite

United Launch Alliance president and CEO Tory Bruno said the company had already used a share of the 18 RD-180 engines for Air Force launches and retained some for potential orders before the 2022 deadline.

Mentioned as: U.S. Air ForceNarrative GeneralOct 23, 2018Military launch poised for new era as Air Force prepares to move beyond EELV
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