*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 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 ►
The United States is spearheading efforts to reach Mars through government initiatives and private-sector collaboration.
For starters, NASA’s Artemis program, designed to return humans to the Moon, is a critical stepping stone for Mars exploration. The Moon will be a testing ground ►
June 24, 2024 – Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded the Emergent CubeSat Technology (ECT) project to BANC3, Inc and Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. These two Non-traditional performers will lead the effort with support from three sub-contractors: Intel Federal LLC, Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc, and Quantic X-Microwave. ECT was awarded ►
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On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced two programs to be accelerated under a new authority in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization ►
May 23, 2024 – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) and Space Systems Command (SSC) have awarded Advanced Space Technology for Range Operations – Electromagnetic Range (ASTRO-E) study contracts to six companies: Nou Systems, ExoAnalytic Solutions, TMC Design, HII Mission Technologies Corp, Parsons Government Services Inc, ►
On April 24th, FORGE C2 prime performer Omni Federal hosted a ribbon-cutting event to unveil their new office space in Colorado Springs, CO. This was a significant occasion not only for the Omni Federal team but for the space ►
Navigating the bureaucratic maze of FAR-based contracting can be exhausting. Imagine a world where Government offices could streamline their procurement processes, cut through red tape, and achieve their goals with ease.
The Space Enterprise Consortium, or SpEC, is an Other Transaction Authority ►
Space has a unique realm of law and policy that guides how we can operate in the stars. As we continue to develop more technology to expand our presence in space, the need to establish clear guidelines and regulations becomes increasingly clear.
In recent years, there has been ►
The Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) made a big impact at the 39th Annual Space Symposium Conference, held in Colorado Springs at The Broadmoor. At this four-day event, leaders from around the world come together to discuss, address and plan for the future of space. Space Symposium ►
