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The Defense Department has not publicly disclosed details on specific anti-satellite weapons or a defensive plan against a surprise attack on US satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 25, 2024Preventing a “Space Pearl Harbor”: Rep. Turner leads the charge

The Space Force’s unfunded priorities list totaled $1,100,000,000 and did not make it into the fiscal year 2025 budget proposal the Pentagon submitted to Congress on 2024-03-11.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative FinancialMar 25, 2024Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter anti-satellite threats

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

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative FinancialMar 24, 2024Countdown to launch as ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-70 Mission readies

Executives at a 2024-03-20 panel at the Satellite 2024 conference identified an opportunity for the Pentagon to leverage private investment in remote-sensing constellations for GMTI.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 23, 2024Private satellite operators make case for helping military track ground targets

The DoD’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) contracted with Orbit Fab for the first in-space fuel sale in GEO and selected Orbit Fab’s RAFTI fueling port and GRIP for its RAPIDS Refueling and Fuel Depot initiative.

Mentioned as: DoDOrg RelationshipMar 22, 2024Orbit Fab's RAFTI Fueling Port Becomes First Flight-Qualified Interface for In-Space Refueling

Firefly Aerospace signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit to conduct a trade study on Firefly’s capabilities to rapidly launch Elytra vehicles and support missions beyond geosynchronous orbit (xGEO).

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseTechnical ProductMar 22, 2024Firefly Aerospace Selected by Defense Innovation Unit to Demonstrate Launch and On-Orbit Services

DIU was established in 2015 and acts as a bridge between the Department of Defense and the commercial technology sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 21, 2024DoD innovation unit to assess Firefly vehicle for missions beyond Earth orbit

On 2024-03-21 Firefly Aerospace signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit to conduct a trade study on Firefly’s capabilities to rapidly launch Elytra vehicles and support missions beyond Geosynchronous Orbit (xGEO).

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipMar 21, 2024Firefly Aerospace Selected to Demonstrate Launch and On-Orbit Services for U.S. Defense Innovation Unit

The fiscal year 2024 compromise spending package includes $825,000,000,000 for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative FinancialMar 21, 2024Lawmakers cut $1 billion from Space Force’s 2024 budget request

The Defense Innovation Unit was established in 2015 in Silicon Valley to serve as a bridge between the Department of Defense and the commercial technology sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 21, 2024Lawmakers cut $1 billion from Space Force’s 2024 budget request

The Defense Innovation Unit was established in 2015 to act as a bridge between the Department of Defense and the commercial technology sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 20, 2024Defense Innovation Unit awards three contracts for space logistics technologies

The Defense Innovation Unit was established in 2015 to act as a bridge between the Department of Defense and the commercial technology sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2024Pentagon’s innovation unit steps up role in Space Force’s responsive launch program

Ericsson provides the foundation for multiple 0.005 kg prototype deployments with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 19, 2024Ericsson establishes Ericsson Federal Technologies Group

Satcom Direct Government will provide secure voice and broadband data services to support global aeronautical missions for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies under the BPA.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanMar 19, 2024Satcom Direct Government signs USG + DoD aeronautical BPA

Turion Space intends to sell imagery from Droid.001 to the U.S. Department of Defense and satellite operators seeking improved space situational awareness.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 17, 2024Turion Space closing in on initial SSA service from first satellite

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

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipMar 12, 2024SSC prepares NROL-70 mission aboard ULA’s final Delta IV Heavy rocket for the NRO

The Pentagon’s fiscal year 2025 budget request totals $849,800,000,000 and includes $29,400,000,000 for the U.S. Space Force.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipMar 11, 2024Space Force budget holding steady amid Pentagon’s fiscal constraints

The Pentagon projected $29,500,000,000 for the Space Force in fiscal year 2025 in its projections last year.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative FinancialMar 11, 2024Space Force budget holding steady amid Pentagon’s fiscal constraints

The $29,400,000,000 request for the Space Force represents a $600,000,000 cut from the $30,000,000,000 the Defense Department sought for the service in fiscal year 2024.

Mentioned as: the defense departmentNarrative GeneralMar 11, 2024Space Force budget holding steady amid Pentagon’s fiscal constraints

The Department of Defense included the $144,000,000 request for the Office of Strategic Capital in its budget proposal sent to Congress on 2024-03-11.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative FinancialMar 11, 2024DoD unveils investment strategy for its Office of Strategic Capital
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