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The Department of Defense will use a common set of data to adjust and modify capabilities for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipFeb 15, 2024US Department of Defense launches L3Harris missile tracking satellites that exceed current ballistic missile detection capabilities

SpaceX launched the U.S. military classified mission USSF-124 on 2024-02-14.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipFeb 14, 2024SpaceX launches U.S. missile-defense satellites

Aalyria’s Spacetime network orchestration software platform was used to operate a multi-vendor, multi-operator, multi-orbit SATCOM network across secure Department of Defense and multiple commercial provider locations.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductFeb 13, 2024Aalyria, U.S. Government and Others Conduct Tech Demonstration of Hybrid Space Architecture

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $10,000,000 follow-on order to DataPath, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipFeb 13, 2024Gilat awarded million$$ follow-on order from the U.S. DoD

The Defense Innovation Unit's status was elevated in 2024 to help the Pentagon gain more rapid access to commercial companies with promising technologies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralFeb 12, 2024Space Force seen as the more agile branch to adopt new tech

Two Six Technologies completed its fourth strategic acquisition in 2023, adding a Maryland company with proprietary product platforms to deliver data and analytical capabilities to Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipFeb 12, 2024Two Six Technologies reports exceptional strategic growth + record results in 2023

The U.S. military operates under Title 10 legal authorities governing tactical operations and activities, while U.S. intelligence agencies utilize Title 50 authorities governing strategic intelligence operations.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralFeb 12, 2024Space Force seen as the more agile branch to adopt new tech

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

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipFeb 8, 2024SSC successfully delivers 1st USSF WSF-M satellite to Vandenberg SFB for a March launch

The contract expansion will provide benefits for the Department of Defense to use the M-1000 satellite bus for missions such as communications and missile tracking.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2024SDA Modifies Momentus Contract for Defense Applications of Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle

The Space Development Agency awarded Momentus a contract modification valued at $1,196,404 to continue development of the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle for Department of Defense mission requirements.

Mentioned as: department of defenseTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2024SDA Modifies Momentus Contract for Defense Applications of Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle

Momentus received a Small Business Innovation Research award titled "Orbital Service Vehicle Enhancements to Meet DoD Mission Requirements" with a total value of $1,942,477.

Mentioned as: dodTechnical ProductFeb 2, 2024SDA Modifies Momentus Contract for Defense Applications of Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle

The Exotrail GEO SpaceVan platform is tailored to meet the needs of small satellites transiting from geostationary transfer orbit to geostationary orbit and to serve requirements of the U.S. Space Force and other DoD agencies.

Mentioned as: DoDTechnical ProductJan 31, 2024Exotrail developing space tug to carry small satellites to geostationary orbit

The Defense Department has spent a decade addressing 12 gaps in weather monitoring identified by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council in 2014.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2024Space Systems Command weather group to review requirements and long-term plans

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

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJan 31, 2024SSC awards SRP-4 on-ramp contracts

NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are working with the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, the European Space Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey and other organizations to establish a robust space weather program.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative GeneralJan 30, 2024Space weather: One major event from a fully funded program

Ligado asserts that the Department of Defense’s use of its L-band spectrum was not disclosed to the FCC before the FCC approved Ligado’s proposed terrestrial network in 2020.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductJan 26, 2024US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim

Ligado’s 2023-10-12 lawsuit alleges the Department of Defense used Ligado’s L-band frequencies without providing compensation.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseNarrative LegalJan 26, 2024US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim

The Department of Defense awarded the MUOS design contracts on 2024-01-25.

Mentioned as: the department of defenseOrg RelationshipJan 25, 2024Lockheed Martin, Boeing win contracts to design U.S. military narrowband communications satellites

MUOS satellites operate in the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band and use 0.003 kg cellular telephone technology to provide voice and data communications services to the U.S. military and allies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJan 25, 2024Lockheed Martin, Boeing win contracts to design U.S. military narrowband communications satellites

Because the current MUOS satellites are oversubscribed, the Department of Defense agreed to buy two additional MUOS satellites.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJan 25, 2024Lockheed Martin, Boeing win contracts to design U.S. military narrowband communications satellites
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