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Rocket Lab successfully launched the STP-27RD mission of research and development satellites for the Department of Defense in 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 8, 2024U.S. Space Force Awards Rocket Lab Launch Contract for Space Test Program (STP)-S30

There is a need for improved coordination between the Department of State and the Department of Defense for personnel recovery in space.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 8, 2024Strategic implications of China winning the space rescue race (part 2)

Rocket Lab launched the STP-27RD mission of research and development satellites for the Department of Defense in 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 8, 2024U.S. Space Force awards $14.49 million contract to Rocket Lab for Space Test Program-30

The Office of Space Commerce is taking over responsibility for sharing civil and commercial space situational awareness from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseTechnical ProductApr 8, 2024Office of Space Commerce calls for international cooperation in space situational awareness

Executive Order 10631 was signed by President Eisenhower to establish the code of conduct for prisoners of war and led to the establishment of SERE Schools across the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 8, 2024Strategic implications of China winning the space rescue race (part 2)

The Joint Personnel Recovery Center concept was established by the Department of Defense during the Vietnam War to manage isolated personnel and POWs.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductApr 8, 2024Strategic implications of China winning the space rescue race (part 2)

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

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 6, 2024ULA’s Delta IV Heavy’s grand finale still a ‘Go’ for Tuesday’s NROL-70 mission

The Department of Defense (DoD) released a strategy document on April 2 to harness private sector innovation in military systems.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

The operational integration of the DoD antenna demonstrated true hybrid network capability.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024ATLAS Space Operations proves Hybrid Space Architecture Capability enabling network expansion across government agencies

Hybrid Space Architecture (HSA) allows the linking of the Department of Defense, Civil Government, private agencies, and commercial satellite ground stations into a single, global software-defined network.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductApr 5, 2024ATLAS Space Operations proves Hybrid Space Architecture Capability enabling network expansion across government agencies

There remains significant unfinished business in DoD’s space policy office as John Plumb prepares to depart.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

DoD has traditionally taken five years to develop requirements and up to a decade to field new satellite constellations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

ATLAS Space Operations completed the successful operational integration of a Department of Defense (DoD) antenna through its Freedom Software Platform.

Mentioned as: Department of Defense (DoD)Technical ProductApr 5, 2024ATLAS Space Operations proves Hybrid Space Architecture Capability enabling network expansion across government agencies

The Defense Department is prioritizing space in unprecedented ways.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

To solve the problem of slow innovation, DoD must leverage private sector innovation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

Space is now a constant topic of discussion at the White House and the Pentagon.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 5, 2024Evolving role of space policy in national security: From “hobby shop” to center stage

Space Systems Command manages a $15,600,000,000 space acquisition budget for the Department of Defense and manages more than 10,000 personnel across two services and nine operating locations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 3, 2024Fingers crossed for Tuesday’s ULA grand finale launch of Delta IV Heavy carrying the NROL-70 mission

Per Space Policy Directive-3, NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce is taking over responsibility from the Department of Defense for the provision of basic SSA data and STC services to commercial and civil space operators.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 2, 2024Parsons Selected by NOAA as System Integrator for Traffic Coordination System for Space

The Department of Defense unveiled its first-ever strategy to integrate commercial space technologies into its national security architecture on 2024-04-02.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 2, 2024Pentagon unveils strategy to harness commercial space tech for national security

The commercial collaboration between Kratos and Shield AI is intended to provide a rapid path to system realization to support the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 2, 2024Kratos + Shield AI conduct AI-piloted flights on the Kratos Firejet
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