New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors

New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors
New DoD commercial space strategy opens door to military, financial protection for contractors

The strategy notes that contracts with commercial space providers could, if deemed necessary, “enable prioritization of Department requirements and capability needs over other commercial clients in specific situations.”

Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict

Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict
Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict

In exchange for consenting to allowing DoD to commandeer services, the framework document suggests incentives for industry participants such as giving them status as a “preferential provider” to US government contracts and “war-risk insurance.”

Space Force to reveal draft for commercial satellite ‘reserve’ service soon

Space Force to reveal draft for commercial satellite ‘reserve’ service soon
Space Force to reveal draft for commercial satellite ‘reserve’ service soon

“The capacity needed during times of crisis or conflict will exceed our steady state peacetime demand,” said Col. Rich Kniseley, who leads Space Systems Commands Commercial Space Office.