EXCLUSIVE: Derek Tournear reinstated as Space Development Agency director
Tournear was placed on administrative leave from his role on Jan. 16.
Air Force taps Rapid Capabilities Office deputy as acting SDA chief
New acting SDA head William Blauser, who came to Air Force RCO last July from Systems Technology and Research LLC in Arlington, Va., has had a long career in Defense Department acquisition, including of space systems at the National Reconnaissance Office.
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EXCLUSIVE: Viasat bid protest at heart of DoD investigation of SDA head Tournear
According to several sources involved, Tournear allegedly stepped afoul of DoD contracting procedures when awarding two prototype agreements worth approximately $424 million.
Lockheed Martin’s plan to ‘Ignite’ space innovation
Robert Lightfoot, executive VP of Lockheed Martin Space, explained that the Ignite team pulls together four previously separate organizations to undertake fast-paced technology development.