On Wednesday, September 10 at 7:12 a.m. PT the Falcon 9 launched the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) first Tranche 1 mission to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East […]
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DARPA selects Q-CTRL to develop next generation quantum sensors for defense platforms
Q-CTRL has been selected for two awards under DARPA’s Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) program—with this selection, these contracts are valued at A$38 million ($24.4 million) to augment Q-CTRL’s field-validated quantum […]
U.S. Space Command to relocate
During a press conference at the White House today, President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Space Command — one of the Defense Department’s 11 unified combatant commands — would […]
U.S. Space Force’s L3Harris-built NTS-3 satellite successfully launches
The L3Harris-built (NYSE: LHX) advanced Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket. NTS-3 is the Department of […]
Space Development Agency’s new Deputy Director comes from Quantum Space
The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the selection of Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the new Deputy Director of SDA, where he supports the director in the daily management […]
SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s 1DES Prototype Satellite the first of 12 risk reduction satellites
The Space Development Agency today announced the successful launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, of the first prototype among 12 risk reduction satellites comprising the Tranche 1 Demonstration and […]
NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announces it was selected for a new seven-figure contract with NATO to deliver advanced […]
Auria awarded USSF JAM prototype in support of U.S. + Allied Warfighters
Auria has received an $8.1 million award of the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) prototype by U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC). Auria is one of two companies that […]
U.S. Navy awards $30 million to BAE Systems for Identification Friend or Foe AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems $30 million to refresh the AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder (CXP), which provides time-critical insights that help prevent friendly fire incidents. The refreshed CXP will […]
Statement: U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities
Statement from: U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command, once again marching to an accelerated timeline, successfully placed another GPS M-code satellite into orbit. The team, working […]