November 27, 2023 – National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL), manager of the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) program, has announced the award of the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Data Exploitation Technology Transition (ODETT) to Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin will receive $5.2 million to create prototypes that ►
November 08, 2023 – NSTXL, manager of the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) program, has announced the award of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control (FORGE C2) prototype project to Ball Aerospace, Parsons, General Dynamics, and Omni Federal.
As we further our travels into space, the need for security among our space assets is becoming increasingly important. The rapid growth of space exploration and satellite deployment brings with it many potential threats, and to combat these, we will rely heavily on innovative technologies.
Designed to provide actionable takeaways for industry, academia, and government, the 2023 SpEC General Member Meeting took place in Los Angeles on October 16th and 17th, where members attended two days ►
Oct 4, 2023 – Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Innovation and Prototyping Acquisition Delta recently announced its award of the Data Exploitation and Enhanced Processing for Space Domain Awareness (DEEP-SDA) prototype to Riverside Research.
This project, spearheaded by Riverside Research, will be supported by the three subsidiaries, all of which are
September 19, 2023 – The $25.5 million Space Mobility and Logistics (SML) prototyping project has been awarded to Astroscale U.S. Incorporated. Space Systems Command (SSC) released the SML Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) to accelerate in-space capabilities, including refueling, transportation, servicing, and debris ►
Space exploration has always captured our imagination, and it continues to be an essential avenue for scientific discovery and human achievement. From the first successful mission beyond Earth’s atmosphere to the grand ambitions of colonizing other planets, technology has been the key enabler of space exploration. Advancing innovation and ►
Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) will attend the 2023 Space and Missile Defense Symposium (SMD), taking place at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, from August 8-10.
The SMD Symposium stands as one of the largest and most impactful educational, networking, and professional development events in the space ►
June 09, 2023 – L3Harris, a global leader in technology solutions, has been awarded the scope to develop a mission payload design to support the Missile Track Custody (MTC) program, through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) vehicle. The U.S. government recently selected L3Harris to join ►
The United States military is exploring the process of asteroid mining. Asteroid mining involves taking precious metals and minerals from space asteroids for use on earth. These materials can then be used to manufacture military equipment and technology or as fuel for spacecraft.
