“The integration testing continues to go well,” Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant told reporters at the Space Force Association’s Spacepower 2024 conference in Orlando, Fla. — expressing optimism that ATLAS will meet his expectations for achieving operational capability by the end of next year.
By Theresa HitchensMILSATCOM for the most critical no-fail missions
With multiple nuclear-capable threats and space itself being a contested domain, assured and protected MILSATCOM are more critical than ever before.
The troubled OCX ground system to allow users access to the jam-resistant M-Code GPS signal will go into operational tests by the end of the year, and the Space Force also has shaken up its effort to field M-Code radios and receivers, said Cordell DeLaPena, who heads those programs for Space Systems Command.
By Theresa Hitchens
The two Northrop Grumman satellites, which will take highly elliptical orbits over the Earth’s poles, are expected to be launched in 2028.
By Theresa Hitchens
“When one of our two industry partners struggled with delivering on cost and schedule, we were able to quickly pivot and still maintain program progress by turning to the performing vendor,” Col. Rob Davis, program executive officer for SSC’s Space Sensing Directorate, said.
By Theresa Hitchens
The new Space Systems Command effort is focused on establishing integrated C2 networks for four classified weapon systems chosen by the head of US Space Command Gen. Stephen Whiting.
By Theresa Hitchens
“I’m not criticizing ATLAS, but on the record, if it doesn’t get there on time, I’m gonna find an alternative, because that’s why I exist,” Space RCO Director Kelly Hammett told Breaking Defense.
By Theresa Hitchens Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant told Breaking Defense that the long-troubled effort to upgrade the C2 system for space domain awareness is making progress — with the ATLAS software due to become operational “at the end of next year.”
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Integrating commercial off-the-shelf computing on military platforms and how to make it work
The systems may be off-the-shelf, but the packaging for integration on vehicles and ships provides cradle-to-grave resiliency.
MeshONE-T is designed to operate as a network of data transport nodes that allows for rapid, secure communications between sites across the globe.
By Carley Welch
With today’s announcement, KBR will begin to integrate the boutique space data analytics firm into its “Government Solutions” segment and “Defense and Intel” business unit.
By Theresa Hitchens
The request for information also asks industry to comment on the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve program’s clauses allowing the Space Force to prohibit a participating firm from selling products/services to other customers during times of crisis and war.
By Theresa Hitchens
Col. Robert Davis, program executive officer for SSC’s Space Sensing Directorate, told the National Security Space Association today that the SWAC study might affect how follow-on satellites are designed and, perhaps, hardened to radiation.
By Theresa Hitchens
The new office, led by Claire Leon, will work to integrate acquisition programs across Space Systems Command, the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, Breaking Defense has learned.
By Theresa Hitchens
“By breaking down barriers between government, coalition, and commercial space situational awareness data, CODA allows us to create a tailored, operations-relevant understanding that directly informs tactical fires and maneuver decisions,” said Col. Raj Agrawal, Space Operations Command Delta 2 commander.
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“This proactive approach ensures we remain ready to meet our national defense objectives,” Lt. Col. Brian Pitman, space-based weather systems material lead at Space Systems Command’s Space Sensing directorate, told Breaking Defense in an email.
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