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SpaceX launched the all-electric SES-12 telecom satellite on 2018-06-04 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 rocket.
The U.S. Air Force plans to move from satellites designed to last 10 to 15 years to satellites built to operate for three to five years to enable more frequent in-orbit technology updates.
Through the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program, the Air Force has launched more than $50 billion in assets into orbit on 72 successful launches.
The Air Force aims to combine best practices of traditional space programs with elements of commercial 'new space.'
Air Force leaders emphasize the need for innovation and agility to address challenges from potential adversaries.
The Air Force is collaborating with NASA and the National Reconnaissance Office.
The Air Force is exploring greater use of non-military standard parts and additive manufacturing to meet speed and mission assurance requirements.
The Air Force plans to update future satellite constellations every three to five years.
Col. Jon Strizzi stated that the Air Force hustles but does not hurry to ensure high reliability.
Going forward, the Air Force seeks to conduct operational missions with costs and manufacturing times similar to Class C but with reduced overall mission risk.
The U.S. Air Force currently builds and tests satellites to ensure they can withstand radiation while in orbit for ten to 15 years.
The Air Force reserves Class C missions for low-to-medium cost demonstration or experimental satellites designed to operate for less than two years.
David Davis noted that the Air Force is working with the supplier base to understand how to adopt commercial products securely.
The U.S. Air Force will launch satellites of varying sizes for customers with different degrees of risk tolerance.
The Air Force and national security space community are seeking to adopt the latest technology, which may include commercial parts manufactured outside the United States.
A key ingredient of the Air Force's success has been its knowledge of how each rocket is designed, tested, fabricated, and operated.
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 on 2018-05-22 from Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying five Iridium Next satellites and two GRACE-FO Earth science satellites using a previously-flown first stage.
The Air Force's Rocket Systems Launch Program has flown more than 700 payloads for various research and development and technology demonstration missions.
The U.S. Air Force aims to respond to emerging threats with resilient satellite constellations that can be built, launched, and refreshed quickly.
David Davis suggested that the Air Force could utilize advanced technology developed for commercial markets, like the automotive industry.