Space Force slates $1.8B for commercial sats to replace GSSAP neighborhood watch birds
The service has tapped 14 firms to compete for rolling task orders through April 2036 under the Andromeda program, formerly known as RG-XX.
Vulcan grounding could impact multiple Space Force, NRO satellite launches
Among the near-term launches most likely to be delayed or shifted are those of the Space Force WGS-11 communications satellite slated to lift off by the end of March, and the Next-Gen OPIR GEO satellite
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Kratos scores $447M Space Force award for missile tracking ground system
The award to Kratos is a follow-on to an earlier Space Force contract with Parsons for the new Resilient Missile Warning Tracking in Medium Earth Orbit satellite program's ground operations center.
Space Force anticipates first Kronos C2 contracts in April
While Kronos is moving forward, the other major part of the C2 upgrade, ATLAS, has not reached full viability, according to the most recent report by DOT&E.
Space Force’s two new cyber squadrons to defend space launch operations
“Our adversaries [...] are constantly looking for ways to deny, disrupt or destroy our ability to launch," Maj. Torius Davis said.
Space Force to overhaul legacy ground-based missile defense radar systems
The sweeping new update plan will include development of a single computerized brain for all eight radar, as well as modernized front end antennas to improve detection of smaller, faster missiles, an SSC spokesperson said.
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Space Force shifts GPS III launch from ULA to SpaceX
The shift follows Vulcan's February grounding under the National Security Space Launch program to resolve persistent problems with its solid rocket boosters.
Space Force buys second Otter spacecraft to power satellites on orbit
The Otter's power can keep a satellite fixed at one point on orbit or scoot it elsewhere, offering operators more flexibility.
To overcome Golden Dome ‘affordability’ hurdle, DoD needs acquisition reform, AI: Official
Marcia Holmes, DoD deputy director for Golden Dome, said AI and autonomy will "change how we deploy and use our weapons."
Space Force plans to create contractor pool for ‘physical/live’ training needs in summer
Space Force leaders consider orbital warfare training with live satellites a vital piece of the service's nascent Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI).
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As Space Force wraps up GPS III launches, lawmakers push for more anti-jam capability
Meanwhile, House and Senate appropriators are foot-stomping the need for improvements to the GPS constellation and new, resilient alternatives.
SpaceX to launch next SDA missile tracking satellites
SpaceX will launch 36 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer satellites — 18 built by L3Harris and 18 built by Lockheed Martin — plus eight FOO Fighter birds built by Millennium Space Systems.
Golden Dome: Space Force awards first space-based interceptor prototype contracts
The Space Force did not identify the winners, saying their names are "protected by enhanced security measures."
Space Force to solicit prototype proposals for midcourse space-based missile interceptors
Other than stating that the call is for hit-to-kill rather than directed-energy systems for shooting down adversary missiles during their orbital flight trajectory, the notice is lacking technical detail.