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Astra has an $11,500,000 contract from the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program for Rocket 4 awarded in April 2023.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipOct 25, 2024Astra wins DIU contract to support Rocket 4 development

Optimal Satcom products are utilized by major U.S. Government Department of Defense and civilian agencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 25, 2024Satellite Spectrum Security: Jamming of PNT is child’s play

Bill Nelson suggested that the story of Musk's conversations with Putin should be investigated if true, as it would be concerning for NASA, the Department of Defense, and intelligence agencies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 25, 2024Nelson says reports of Musk-Putin conversations “concerning”

Badgett identified 'blue on blue' interference, specifically C- and X-band self-interference, as a major threat to DoD operations.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductOct 25, 2024Satellite Spectrum Security: Jamming of PNT is child’s play

Jeremy Leader stated that the relationship between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the commercial sector is solid and well-integrated.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 25, 2024SatComs: Working with government, and vice-versa

Fielding terminals with sophisticated PNT capabilities presents cost challenges for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 25, 2024Satellite Spectrum Security: Jamming of PNT is child’s play

PLD Space uses reusability as a core business approach intended to reduce launch price and appeal to Department of Defense customers.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductOct 24, 2024DoD procurement and launch choices

Jason Mello, CEO of The KMC Group, moderated the Launch Service Procurement session at Silicon Valley Space Week’s MilSat Symposium on 2024-10-24 and identified understanding Department of Defense needs as extremely important and that launch is the key part.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNoiseOct 24, 2024DoD procurement and launch choices

Gen. Michael Guetlein delivered remarks on 2024-10-23 via video from the Pentagon to the MilSat Symposium in Mountain View, California.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 24, 2024Challenges facing Space Force and commercial industry: Gen. Guetlein’s candid take

The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes that commercial satellite communications provide dual-use capabilities for military and commercial users and that there are opportunities to improve interoperability between commercial providers and U.S. government and allied architectures.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 23, 2024More cash, and better coordination between agencies needed

Silicon Valley Space Week’s Milsat Symposium 2024 opened on 2024-10-23 with a session titled ‘Optimized Creation of DoD Compliant Satellite Systems’.

Mentioned as: dodTechnical ProductOct 23, 2024Compliance needs dialogue between both sides

The Pentagon expects military satellites to be targeted by adversaries using cyberattacks or electromagnetic warfare.

Mentioned as: The PentagonTechnical ProductOct 22, 2024Space Force refining commercial backup plan for military satellites

Industry concerns over denial of service clauses could require companies under contract with the DoD to halt service to other customers during a conflict.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 22, 2024Space Force refining commercial backup plan for military satellites

Space Systems Command manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipOct 20, 2024U.S.S.F’s SSC issues 2 Task Orders for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1

SpiderOak’s Aranya project offers the same protections as the OrbitSecure platform used by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipOct 17, 2024SpiderOak announces open-source initiative for zero-trust cybersecurity

Brett Velicovich is a drone industry expert and the best-selling author of 'Drone Warrior,' a first-hand account of the U.S. military's evolution between 2001 and 2016.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralOct 11, 2024U.S. Army Special Operations veteran + drone expert joins Red Cat’s Board of Advisors

The Department of Defense is motivated to focus its resources on core defense missions by transferring civil space traffic coordination to Commerce.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 30, 2024Getting space traffic coordination on track

The Department of Defense is collaborating with the Office of Space Commerce to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipSep 30, 2024Getting space traffic coordination on track

John Serafini holds that DoD-built mechanisms to engage with commercial enterprises rarely lead to the long-term, stable funding that traditional defense contractors enjoy.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralSep 11, 2024Space industry execs urge DoD to expand commercial funding in defense programs

Space Systems Command manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipSep 3, 2024SSC announces major milestone met in Next-Gen OPIR missile warning program
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