LinQuest has secured a $76 million award from the U.S. Space Force to support the special capabilities division at the branch's Space and Missile Systems Center, the company announced Wednesday.

Martin Faga, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office, has been appointed to the board of directors of Los Angeles-based space technology and services provider LinQuest.

CoVant Management and Madison Dearborn Partners have purchased Los Angeles-based space systems technology platforms provider LinQuest for an undisclosed sum. LinQuest CEO Leon Biederman will continue to oversee the company and maintain “a significant minority ownership position” in the firm along with other members of the management team, CoVant said Tuesday. Biederman …