Category: Space

U.S. Space Force seal. The Space Force has issued a draft RFP and RFI for the NSSL EPPM payload processing effort.Acquisition & Procurement

Space Force Issues Draft RFP, RFI for NSSL Enterprise Payload Processing Management Effort

The Space Force has issued a draft solicitation for its payload processing management effort Comments are due Aug. 6, ahead
Golden Dome. The program is more than just a new missile defense system. It’s an ambitious investment in a new way business.Articles

Golden Dome Tracker: New Contract Awards and Hopes for New Space Infrastructure

The Pentagon is using new acquisition strategies for Golden Dome The program could be worth as much as $3.6 trillion
GP Sandhoo. The SDA director commented on the two AMDT3 prototype agreements awarded to L3Harris and Sierra Space.Acquisition & Procurement

SDA Awards $1.75B in AMDT3 Prototype Agreements to L3Harris, Sierra Space

SDA has awarded two AMDT3 OTA prototype agreements  L3Harris will provide missile defense variant satellites  The 2026 Air & Space
Tom Ainsworth. Ainsworth issued a memo finalizing Space Force's PAEsDOD

Space Force Overhauls Capability Procurement Structure With 9 Mission-Focused Portfolio Acquisition Executives

Acting Air Force Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration Thomas Ainsworth issued a memo that finalizes the Space Force’s
York Space Systems logo. York Space Systems has acquired ALL.SPACE to expand its SATCOM capabilities.M&A Activity

York Space Systems Finalizes ALL.SPACE Acquisition to Expand SATCOM Capabilities

ALL.SPACE will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of York Space Systems The acquisition will add jam-resistant, multi-link satellite communications
Greg Heckler. Heckler shared insights about NASA's initiatives to build space communications infrastructureNews

Greg Heckler on Building the Space Comms Infrastructure for NASA’s Moon Missions

Greg Heckler, deputy program manager for capability development for NASA’s SCaN program, spoke on a podcast about the O2O, the
Matt Desch. The Iridium CEO commented on the acquisition of Aireon.M&A Activity

Iridium Closes Aireon Acquisition

Iridium has expanded its aviation portfolio with Aireon The deal combines aviation surveillance and satellite capabilities The 2026 Air and
Jeff Schrader. Sierra Space’s former chief strategy officer has assumed the chief financial officer role.Executive Moves

Jeff Schrader Named Sierra Space CFO

Sierra Space has appointed Jeff Schrader as chief financial officer Schrader previously served as Sierra Space’s chief strategy officer The
Jessica Hersey. The federal services industry executive has joined CGI Federal as SVP of defense, intelligence and space.DOD

Jessica Hersey Joins CGI Federal as Defense, Intelligence & Space SVP

CGI has appointed Jessica Hersey to lead defense, intelligence and space Hersey brings more than 25 years of federal technology
Matt Desch. The Iridium CEO commented on Rocket Lab's move to buy Iridium for about $8 billion in cash and stock.M&A Activity

Rocket Lab Strikes $8B Cash-and-Stock Deal for Iridium

Rocket Lab has agreed to buy Iridium in an approximately $8 billion transaction The deal combines launch, satellite manufacturing and