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Muon Space is developing an electro-optical/infrared constellation solution to offer a commercial path to fill Department of Defense cloud characterization gaps.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJan 9, 2024Muon Space tapped by Air Force for cloud characterization from space

Under a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 contract from the U.S. Air Force, Muon Space will perform a feasibility study to determine the benefit of modifying its multispectral electro-optical/infrared instrument to support the Department of Defense’s cloud characterization observation capability.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJan 9, 2024Muon Space tapped by Air Force for cloud characterization from space

The T2TL-Beta satellites are part of SDA’s Tranche 2 program and will be integrated into SDA’s Transport Layer to provide assured, resilient, low-latency military data and connectivity worldwide to meet Department of Defense needs.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipJan 8, 2024Rocket Lab Makes its Defense Prime Debut with $0.5 Billion Contract to Design and Build Satellite Constellation for Space Development Agency

The Rocket Lab prime contractor contract establishes Rocket Lab’s position as a satellite prime contractor providing supply chain diversity to the Department of Defense through vertical integration.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJan 8, 2024Rocket Lab receives million$$$ contract from SDA + SDA

SpaceX's clientele includes a diverse range of customers from startups to space agencies across continents, NASA, and the US Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralJan 8, 2024NewSpace, satcom, and heavy rockets

The T2TL – Beta satellites will be integrated into SDA’s Transport Layer to provide assured, resilient, low-latency military data and connectivity worldwide to meet Department of Defense needs.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductJan 8, 2024Rocket Lab receives million$$$ contract from SDA + SDA

NASA sent the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) to geosynchronous orbit hosted on the Defense Department’s Space Test Program Satellite 6.

Mentioned as: Defense DepartmentTechnical ProductJan 7, 2024NASA and SDA optical campaigns could share terminals

Companies must submit proposals through the DoD Small Business Innovation Research portal and must be U.S. firms complying with SBIR requirements.

Mentioned as: dodNarrative GeneralJan 4, 2024Space Force seeking a digital overhaul of its aging launch infrastructure

John Hill from the Pentagon stated that interagency consultation for national security is part of the White House’s mission authorization proposal.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 18, 2023An extended mission for authorization

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Teal Drones, has been selected by the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit and the U.S. Army as one of two finalists in the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 Program of Record.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 17, 2023U.S. Army selects Red Cat Holdings as finalist for short range ISR Tranche 2 drone Program

The compromise NDAA unveiled on 2023-12-06 authorizes $841,400,000,000 for the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipDec 14, 2023House and Senate pass 2024 defense policy bill by overwhelming majority

The NDAA directs the Space Force to submit a plan to improve threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators that are under contract with the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 14, 2023House and Senate pass 2024 defense policy bill by overwhelming majority

The MOL program was announced by the Department of Defense in December 1963.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 11, 2023Diamonds and DORIANS: The Soviet Union’s Almaz and the United States’ Manned Orbiting Laboratory military space stations (part 1)

The USSF-52 mission will mark the first time a Falcon Heavy has been used to launch the U.S. military’s X-37B spaceplane.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanDec 10, 2023UPDATE: SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch on hold for USSF-52 mission

The USSF-52 launch will be the first time Falcon Heavy is used to launch the U.S. military's X-37B spaceplane.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative PlanDec 9, 2023SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy ready for Sunday launch USSF-52 Mission

iDirect Government deployed thousands of modem solutions and satellite technologies supporting U.S. government and Department of Defense customers during John Ratigan’s tenure.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 7, 2023Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer

The 2024 NDAA directs new intelligence-sharing requirements between the Department of Defense and the commercial satellite industry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 7, 2023Lawmakers unveil 2024 defense authorization bill with space priorities

The Defense Business Board concluded that the Pentagon is not equipped to procure next-generation space systems at the pace required to maintain dominance.

Mentioned as: PentagonOrg RelationshipDec 6, 2023Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system

The Defense Business Board is an advisory committee that provides independent business advice to the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductDec 6, 2023Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system

The Senate Armed Services Committee included a directive in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of Defense to examine the decision-making process for space acquisitions.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralDec 6, 2023Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system
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