Space Force begins testing of first OCX software blocks for GPS sats
A spokesperson for Space Operations Command (SpOC) explained that government-led testing now will commence, but that an updated operational acceptance date "is not yet available."
Jam-resistant GPS elusive as M-code delays pile up: GAO
To make matters worse, the Defense Department is now facing down a possible shortage of microchips and processor cards to allow ground vehicles, ships and aircraft to access GPS at all, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
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Air Force picks ‘resilient’ GPS, MTI for Kendall’s ‘quick start’ push
Production of an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft has also slipped by a year, according to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
Next-gen GPS ground system expected to come online this summer: Calvelli
"Big software developments fail," said Air Force space acquisition czar Frank Calvelli. "You have to go to smaller systems."
Prodded by GAO, Space Force reconsiders future military-use GPS constellation, receivers
The Space Force has set contradictory requirements for the number of M-code capable GPS satellites, the Government Accountability Office found.
‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps
“These albatrosses [have been] dragging the department down for decades. This is the year we are going to get these programs delivered," said Frank Calvelli, space acquisition head.
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EXCLUSIVE: With new ‘scorecard,’ Space Force’s acquisition chief talks changing culture
In addition to providing new "tenets" for Space Force officials, "I'm really messaging three things to industry — that I really want them to give me credible proposals, and I really want them to execute, and I'm not going to tolerate poor performance," Frank Calvelli told Breaking Defense.
Getting lost: Yet more delays to Space Force protected GPS program
Some services have turned to commercial solutions for receivers as delays mount, report says.
GPS III Launch Will Provide Global M-Code
"OCX and the user equipment piece do not come online until the third quarter of 2023; that is when we would expect to have our initial operational capability for the GPS enterprise across across all segments: space, ground and user equipment," said Space and Missile Command's Col. Ed Byrne.
OCX On Track, Says Raytheon; Begins New Upgrade
Once delivered and accepted, Space Force will own the OCX software-based ground system for GPS, not Raytheon.
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Hypersonics: SDA, Space Force Focus On Laser Links For Kill Chain
SDA currently is primarily focused on "beyond-line-of-sight targeting for sensitive targets -- so, for ships and mobile missiles," Director Derek Tournear says, as well as for "advanced missile threats."
Space Force Ponders NSSL Revamp For New Missions
"I don't think we're at the position to know both what the demand is, but also where industry is going, what's the viable way to consider other orbits if we were asked to do," says Col. Robert Bongiovi, director of SMC's Space Vehicles Directorate.
SMC Saves $53M Reusing SpaceX Boosters For GPS III
SpaceX has launched with a previously used Falcon 9 booster 38 times, says Michael Ellis, director at SpaceX’s National Security Space Launch director.
GPS Anti-Jam M-Code Takes Two Steps Forward
Once 24 GPS III satellites are on orbit, the encrypted M-Code for military users will be available world wide.