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$151M OTA Agreement Awarded to Accelerate Missile Warning Capabilities for the Space Force

2025-03-04T07:17:49-08:00

Mar 3, 2025 – National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), who manages the U.S. Space Force’s Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) program, has successfully fostered a partnership between the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and BAE Systems to advance the tactical command & control (C2) solution for the Future Operationally Resilient ►

$151M OTA Agreement Awarded to Accelerate Missile Warning Capabilities for the Space Force2025-03-04T07:17:49-08:00

The Autonomous Age: 2025 Tech Trends

2025-07-28T15:04:27-07:00

Every passing year, technology innovations in defense applications grow more sophisticated. In 2025, industry experts predicted a surge in defense technology innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and more.

The future of defense capabilities in the U.S. will depend largely on domestic innovation and trending technologies. ►

The Autonomous Age: 2025 Tech Trends2025-07-28T15:04:27-07:00

Counter-Intelligence in Space Defense: U.S. Threat Responses

2024-12-10T11:24:29-08:00

Now a globally contested domain, space is booming with advanced technologies. As nations and private entities race to establish a presence in space, the need for robust space defense has become paramount. A critical component of this defense strategy is counter-intelligence, a proactive approach to identifying, neutralizing, and mitigating threats ►

Counter-Intelligence in Space Defense: U.S. Threat Responses2024-12-10T11:24:29-08:00

Space Systems Command’s DARC Project Continues Landmark Radar Development in Australia and Extends to U.K.

2024-11-25T08:18:47-08:00

Summary: United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense selects Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales as preferred second site for Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) via a landmark radar initiative.

November 25, 2024 – In case you missed it, Space Systems Command’s Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) project continues to progress as plans by ►

Space Systems Command’s DARC Project Continues Landmark Radar Development in Australia and Extends to U.K.2024-11-25T08:18:47-08:00

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command Awards Four ‘Quick Start’ Resilient GPS Agreements

2024-10-16T12:40:09-07:00

*Originally published by Space Systems Command

October 11, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded four agreements to Astranis, Axient, L3 Harris, and Sierra Space to produce design concepts for Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation one of the Resilient Global Positioning System Programs.

R-GPS provides resilience to military and civil ►

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command Awards Four ‘Quick Start’ Resilient GPS Agreements2024-10-16T12:40:09-07:00

Emerging Technologies in the Defense Tech Industry Fueled by OTAs

2025-07-28T15:36:25-07:00

In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping military operations, acquisition processes within the government are a key element to success. The defense industry is experiencing a surge of emerging technologies that promise to enhance capabilities and improve operational efficiency. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to innovative materials ►

Emerging Technologies in the Defense Tech Industry Fueled by OTAs2025-07-28T15:36:25-07:00

AI-Driven Advancements in Space

2025-07-28T15:36:36-07:00

Space exploration has continued to be seen as the pinnacle of our most cutting-edge technology as a society. Given this, it’s no surprise that in recent years, one of the most innovative technological developments, artificial intelligence (AI), is being integrated into space endeavors.

Imagine a spacecraft that not only travels ►

AI-Driven Advancements in Space2025-07-28T15:36:36-07:00

OTA Successes: Beyond the Prototype

2025-02-11T06:29:10-08:00

Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) are non-traditional government contracting methods designed to help fast-track research initiatives and prototype innovation. Because OTAs are prototyping agreements, it is crucial that there are processes put in place to ensure movement of technologies beyond the initial prototype. 

The ultimate goal of a prototype ►

OTA Successes: Beyond the Prototype2025-02-11T06:29:10-08:00

Space Systems Command Awards Four Contracts to Develop Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototypes

2024-07-26T07:26:33-07:00

*Originally published by Space Systems Command

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded four contracts to Blue Origin, CACI International Inc., General Atomics, and Viasat to develop space laser communication terminal prototypes as the first of three phases in the $100 million Enterprise ►

Space Systems Command Awards Four Contracts to Develop Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototypes2024-07-26T07:26:33-07:00

Innovative Strategies for Managing Space Debris and Protecting Our Orbit

2025-07-28T15:44:29-07:00

Space debris, often referred to as “space junk,” includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion and collisions.  

With over 34,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 cm and millions of smaller fragments orbiting Earth, the threat to active satellites, space missions, and even ►

Innovative Strategies for Managing Space Debris and Protecting Our Orbit2025-07-28T15:44:29-07:00
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