Contracts

Space Force taps Firefly for rapid response launches

The company will keep a rocket and vehicle on standby so Space Force can order launches for more quick responses.

Contracts

Space Force warns industry on cost overruns

The service will convert pricey programs to fixed-price contracts if needed, an official said.

Companies

Space companies say cyber threat intelligence is often overclassified, unactionable

Space and aerospace industry feedback from a series of government-run workshops noted that such threat intelligence is difficult to translate into actionable cyber efforts.

Contracts

NOAA awards key contract for space situational awareness system

Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. nabbed a contract worth up to $13.3 million to provide a “presentation layer” for the Traffic Coordination System for Space.

Companies

MetTel becomes first authorized Starlink partner to offer satellite SD-WAN services

The news makes MetTel the first Starlink authorized reseller for both commercial and government organizations.

Contracts

Space Force awards 12 seats on 'Hemisphere' advisory contract

The service branch hires a pool of companies to help it manage all phases of program lifecycles that include technology development and anomaly resolution, among others.

Contracts

Army starts to create SATCOM-as-a-service contract

The service branch wants to create a satellite communications marketplace that leans on commercial-style purchasing for global coverage.

Contracts

NATO aims to publish its own commercial space strategy next year

The alliance document will resemble—but not duplicate—the Pentagon’s own recent plan.

Contracts

Industry ‘hamstrung’ by Space Force-intel community’s turf war

Commercial firms say NGA-centric acquisition can’t move fast enough to help combatant commands or foster innovation.

Companies

Gogo's $375M acquisition and its public sector piece

Around one-fifth of Satcom Direct's revenue is generated from government work that includes broadband connectivity services.

Contracts

Space Force expands Sev1Tech's network connectivity contract

This new $188 million follow-on contract tasks Sev1Tech to expand the network to more locations.

Contracts

NASA embraces its role in shaping the space economy

Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails outlined the agency's plans for a sustainable presence on the moon, advanced aeronautics and industry partnerships at our most recent Power Breakfast.

Companies

Branson’s Virgin Orbit backs DC area-headquartered imagery firm

Sir Richard Branson’s space launch outfit Virgin Orbit is getting ready to go public and in the meantime is moving on an investment in another company focused on satellite imagery.