U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX nearly $4.2 billion for initial satellite constellation to track airborne targets
The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a nearly $4.2 billion Other Transaction Authority contract for initial fielding of the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator system.
U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract to build backbone of new space data network
Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract for the backbone of the Space Force’s new Space Data Network. The low-Earth orbit satellite constellation is intended to provide connectivity for the joint force.
U.S. Space Force awards Rocket Lab contract to build GEO satellites for space domain awareness
Rocket Lab has been awarded a $90 million contract by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design, manufacture, integrate and operate two geostationary satellites.
Vandenberg Space Force Base completes dual-launch night with Falcon 9 Mission and Minuteman III test over Pacific
Vandenberg Space Force Base completed a dual-launch operation on May 19 and 20, sending a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit before supporting an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test over the Pacific.
U.S. Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $398 million contract for protected tactical SATCOM prototype
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $398 million firm-fixed-price contract to develop and build the Enhanced Protected Tactical Satellite Communications – Prototype.
BAE Systems delivers key flight hardware for U.S. Space Force next-generation missile warning satellites
BAE Systems has delivered critical flight hardware for the U.S. Space Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) programme, marking a milestone in the development of advanced missile warning and intelligence capabilities.
Rocket Lab and Raytheon chosen to demonstrate advanced missile defense capabilities for U.S. Space Force program
Rocket Lab and Raytheon have been selected to demonstrate advanced capabilities for the United States Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program.
U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance
United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.
Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
Anduril Industries is leading a team of industry partners to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force under the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Lockheed Martin selected by U.S. Space Force to develop Space-Based Interceptor capabilities for layered missile defense
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop capabilities supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program.
Northrop Grumman delivers infrared sensor for U.S. Space Force polar missile warning satellite program
Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered a key infrared sensor for the first satellite in the U.S. Space Force’s Next Gen OPIR Polar programme.