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The Pentagon is concerned about the small launch sector due to market data indicating an inevitable shakeout in the industry.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

The Department of Defense is assessing how the coronavirus crisis has affected the defense industrial base.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

VOX Space, a subsidiary of Virgin Orbit, has Department of Defense contracts and is preparing to conduct its first orbital flight.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

VOX Space expects to fly its first Department of Defense mission later this year.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

Rocket Lab is poised to weather the crisis due to its mixed portfolio of commercial and government business, including Department of Defense contracts.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductApr 20, 2020Pentagon identifies small launch industry as one of the most impacted by pandemic

The Department of Defense called on the Federal Communications Commission on 2020-04-17 to reverse the FCC’s decision to allow Ligado Networks access to electromagnetic spectrum adjacent to the spectrum used by the Global Positioning System.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 18, 2020DoD issues new rebuke of FCC’s decision to allow Ligado 5G network

The Pentagon’s Space Development Agency has long-term plans to develop surveillance satellites to observe cislunar space.

Mentioned as: PentagonTechnical ProductApr 14, 2020Air Force eyeing technology to monitor space traffic near the moon

NSSA executive director Steve Jacques hears growing concerns from the Pentagon and space industry executives about unintended supply chain consequences from the pandemic crisis.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 13, 2020Space industry group warns DoD suppliers are at risk, proposes stimulus measures

The Department of Defense has taken significant actions to aid suppliers in the space sector.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 13, 2020Space industry group warns DoD suppliers are at risk, proposes stimulus measures

The 2020-04-13 issue of SpaceNews includes coverage of Department of Defense efforts to provide a safe harbor for space companies.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 13, 2020Download your free digital edition of the April 13 issue ofSpaceNewsmagazine

The Space Acquisition Council was established by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act as an oversight group to synchronize space procurements across the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralApr 11, 2020Space Acquisition Council to consider new actions to help aerospace industry cope with pandemic

The $35,000,000 contract is for the STP-S28 mission to provide orbital launch services for the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 10, 2020Virgin Orbit’s VOX Space wins $35 million U.S. Space Force launch contract

Firms working under Defense Innovation Unit contracts have received letters stating the DIU Director has determined their work in support of national security is part of the essential critical workforce as defined by the Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 8, 2020DIU letters support contractors working during pandemic

The Space Development Agency plans a much larger transport layer constellation by 2024 to provide global connectivity to the U.S. military.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipApr 2, 2020Space Development Agency to seek bids for its first constellation

The Department of Defense directed contracting officers to shift their practices of working with industry to shore up the industrial base within current statutes.

Mentioned as: Department of DefenseTechnical ProductMar 29, 2020Air Force, Space Force procurement offices try to keep programs moving during pandemic

ATX Venture Partners provided matching investment to support rapid commercialization of Slingshot Edge in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative GeneralMar 26, 2020Slingshot Aerospace gets $3 million from Air Force, private investors for data analytics technology

The $10,500,000,000 allocated for the Department of Defense includes $300,000,000 to procure IT equipment and increase bandwidth.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipMar 25, 2020Senate approves coronavirus relief bill with $10.5 billion for Defense Department

The $10,500,000,000 allocated for the Department of Defense includes $627,800,000 for the procurement of pharmaceuticals and physical protection equipment.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative FinancialMar 25, 2020Senate approves coronavirus relief bill with $10.5 billion for Defense Department

The $10,500,000,000 allocated for the Department of Defense includes $1,100,000,000 to cover shortfalls in defense private sector care.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseNarrative FinancialMar 25, 2020Senate approves coronavirus relief bill with $10.5 billion for Defense Department

The $10,500,000,000 allocated for the Department of Defense includes $1,800,000,000 for military health care costs and to procure additional medical equipment.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of DefenseOrg RelationshipMar 25, 2020Senate approves coronavirus relief bill with $10.5 billion for Defense Department
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