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Investigations revealed quality control issues caused the failures of two Department of Defense launch incidents.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 7, 2025Anything but expendable (part 1)

The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program was directed by Congress to modernize the Department of Defense's space launch capabilities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 7, 2025Anything but expendable (part 1)

In 1993, Congress terminated the National Launch System due to undefined roles and responsibilities between DoD and NASA.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 7, 2025Anything but expendable (part 1)

A robust U.S. space strategy must include contributions from the Department of Defense, the Department of Commerce, and private enterprise.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductFeb 17, 2025A bold frontier: Advancing America’s space leadership and economic power

The U.S. Defense Department and NASA increasingly rely on commercial space capabilities.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralFeb 17, 2025Czars versus councils: Organizing space in the new administration

The STRATFI contract funds the design, integration, and launch of a satellite that will host multiple experimental payloads for the Defense Department’s Space Test Program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanDec 19, 2024K2 Space lands $30 million military contract for “Mega” satellite mission

The Department of Defense takes unauthorized access over its airspace seriously and coordinates with federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2024GPS World: Mysterious drone sightings surge across U.S. — military bases on alert

The action plan directs NASA, the Defense Department, and the Commerce Department to jointly develop an integrated cislunar object catalog.

Mentioned as: Defense DepartmentTechnical ProductDec 18, 2024OSTP releases cislunar science and technology plans

The first objective of the action plan includes tasks to enable an enduring human presence in cislunar space, conduct science, and support the workforce, with NASA as the lead for most tasks and the Defense Department as the lead agency on workforce tasks.

Mentioned as: Defense DepartmentOrg RelationshipDec 18, 2024OSTP releases cislunar science and technology plans

Ursa Major secured a $12,500,000 investment from the Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital with matching funds from the company to further develop its Lynx solid rocket motor manufacturing process.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 18, 2024Raytheon tests Ursa Major’s rocket motor in U.S. Army missile flight

SpaceX is contracted to launch three GPS III satellites for the U.S. military.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2024SpaceX launches the National Security’s Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 on a special mission

The US Department of Defense defines 'protection' as the preservation of effectiveness and survivability of mission-related personnel, equipment, and infrastructure.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2024Countering threats to US commercial space systems

The US military has experienced significant threats to its satellites from non-kinetic means, including lasers, radio frequency jammers, and cyber-attacks by China and Russia.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2024Countering threats to US commercial space systems

The Department of Defense has amended its space policy to state it would protect and defend commercial space assets if directed by the Secretary of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 16, 2024Countering threats to US commercial space systems

SpaceX is contracted to launch three GPS III satellites for the U.S. military.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 15, 2024SpaceX to finally send off mysterious RRT-1 mission on Monday

Viasat will provide airborne SATCOM terminals and Hubs as part of its portfolio supporting the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 10, 2024Viasat Awarded up to $568 Million IDIQ Contract from General Services Administration to Support C5ISR Capabilities for U.S. Defense Forces

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched a suborbital mission in November 2024 to test hypersonic technology for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 9, 2024Mission Success for Rocket Lab’s Latest Suborbital Hypersonic Launch

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. successfully launched a suborbital mission in November to test hypersonic technology for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 9, 2024Mission success for Rocket Lab’s latest suborbital hypersonic launch

Viasat collaborated with the U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Prototyping and Experimentation team to deliver network effects across partner maritime surface, sub-surface, and aerial uncrewed systems during Autonomous Warrior 24.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 5, 2024Viasat supports multi-domain resilient network for AUKUS Maritime autonomous systems experiment

Viasat collaborated to integrate commercial solutions to support the U.S. Department of Defense and AUKUS during the Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise held 2024-10-01–24, 2024 in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 4, 2024Viasat Supports Multi-Domain Resilient Network for Successful AUKUS Maritime Autonomous Systems Experiment
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