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SpEC Awards JAM Prototypes to Accelerate Satellite Access

2025-06-09T11:01:21-07:00

June 9, 2025 – The Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC), managed by the National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), has awarded two contracts under the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) initiative to Boecore LLC (doing business as Auria) and Sphinx Defense. The awards were made through the SpEC Other ►

SpEC Awards JAM Prototypes to Accelerate Satellite Access2025-06-09T11:01:21-07:00

The History and Future of U.S. Defense Acquisition

2025-06-06T09:10:23-07:00

The U.S. defense acquisition system has played a pivotal role in equipping the military with cutting-edge technologies—from Cold War-era innovations to today’s advanced weaponry. Yet, as global threats evolve and technology advances at an unprecedented pace, procurement methods must adapt along with them. This blog explores the historical roots ►

The History and Future of U.S. Defense Acquisition2025-06-06T09:10:23-07:00

Stratolaunch Achieves Reusable Hypersonic Flight Under MACH-TB Program

2025-05-21T13:30:37-07:00

Stratolaunch recently announced the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery of the Talon-A2 vehicle in March 2025. This follows their initial successful hypersonic flight in December 2024, confirming the vehicle’s reusability. During this second flight, the Talon-A2 exceeded Mach 5 for the second time, surpassing the ►

Stratolaunch Achieves Reusable Hypersonic Flight Under MACH-TB Program2025-05-21T13:30:37-07:00

Innovation in the Heartland: S²MARTS Supports Strategic Mission Advancements at Crane’s C2M Event

2025-05-16T15:32:41-07:00

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Crane Regional Defense Group hosted its annual Connect to Mission (C2M) event at the WestGate Academy last week in Odon, Indiana, spotlighting the strategic priorities of NSWC Crane’s Global Deterrence & Defense Department. The event served as a high-impact forum for ►

Innovation in the Heartland: S²MARTS Supports Strategic Mission Advancements at Crane’s C2M Event2025-05-16T15:32:41-07:00

Space Laser Communication Terminal Phase 2 Prototypes to Enable on-Orbit Crosslink Compatibility of Future Space Systems for Resilient Space Architecture

2025-05-15T11:57:22-07:00

This press release was originally posted on the SSC website. Click here to read the original post.

Summary: SSC selects CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat to develop EST Phase 2 prototypes to enable on-orbit crosslink compatibility among future DoD space systems.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space ►

Space Laser Communication Terminal Phase 2 Prototypes to Enable on-Orbit Crosslink Compatibility of Future Space Systems for Resilient Space Architecture2025-05-15T11:57:22-07:00

SLCM-N Industry Day Unites Over 200 Innovators for Strategic Defense Advancement

2025-05-12T15:59:47-07:00

On 24-25 April 2025, the Department of the Navy, through the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) OTA, formally kicked off industry engagement for the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Flight System with a two-day Industry Day event. Held at WestGate Academy in ►

SLCM-N Industry Day Unites Over 200 Innovators for Strategic Defense Advancement2025-05-12T15:59:47-07:00

USSF Strengthens Missile Warning Mission with FORGE Enterprise OPIR Solution Effort Award

2025-05-08T10:50:52-07:00

This press release was originally posted on the SSC website. Click here to read the original post.

Summary: Space Systems Command awarded the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) Enterprise OPIR Solution (EOS) contract through a competitive SpEC OTA prototype agreement. EOS will enhance the government-owned FORGE framework, delivering a scalable, ►

USSF Strengthens Missile Warning Mission with FORGE Enterprise OPIR Solution Effort Award2025-05-08T10:50:52-07:00

Meet NSTXL’s New CFO: Gretchen Clark

2025-05-07T08:15:30-07:00

We are excited to announce an addition to the NSTXL leadership team: Gretchen Clark, our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)! Gretchen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of financial leadership that will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation for the Department of Defense ►

Meet NSTXL’s New CFO: Gretchen Clark2025-05-07T08:15:30-07:00

Prototype Commercialization: The Economic Ripple Effect

2025-05-21T13:23:27-07:00

Government prototyping contracts often fuel scientific exploration across fields, leading to the development of prototypes with the potential to revolutionize industries and improve lives.

However, the impact of this investment is only realized when these prototypes transition from the lab to the marketplace. This process, known as commercialization, can create a ►

Prototype Commercialization: The Economic Ripple Effect2025-05-21T13:23:27-07:00

API Gateway to Boost USSF Space Superiority Through Enhanced Data Access

2025-05-15T10:41:45-07:00

This press release was originally posted on the SSC website. Click here to read the original post.

Summary: Space Systems Command (SSC) is working on expanding data accessibility and enabling interoperability with the Unified Data Library (UDL) through the development of an API Gateway, supporting Space Force operational systems and accelerating ►

API Gateway to Boost USSF Space Superiority Through Enhanced Data Access2025-05-15T10:41:45-07:00
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