The U.S. Space Force has delivered the last of two military communications payloads that will launch on Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The Enhanced Polar System Recapitalization payload is an extremely high-frequency extended data payload built by Northrop Grumman designed to provide secure communications services to warfighters in the Arctic region. The first EPS-R […]
NASA will shut down the Geostationary Carbon Observatory mission and look into newer options for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, according to an announcement made Monday. Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for science, said the space agency is seeking cheaper and more efficient ways to collect climate data. GeoCarb has incurred approximately $600 million in life cycle […]
NASA has selected Icon to develop a system capable of constructing critical infrastructure, including landing pads, blast shields and roads, on the moon and Mars in support of the space agency’s Artemis program. Icon was awarded a nearly $60 million contract under the third phase of NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research program, which funds the […]
The GOES-U environmental satellite has completed thermal vacuum testing, a process that puts the spacecraft under extreme temperatures to ensure it can survive the harsh conditions during launch and in-orbit operations. GOES-U is the fourth and last satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series carrying advanced technology to provide timely and more accurate weather […]
Rocket Lab USA has secured a task order under NASA’s Venture-class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract to provide launch services for the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats program. Four cube satellites built to monitor tropical storms will deploy into low Earth orbit from two of the […]
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing subsidiary, said its proposed satellite design for a medium-Earth orbit missile-warning constellation for the U.S. Space Force had passed a critical review. Passing the critical design review allows Millennium Space Systems to move forward with the program. According to company CEO Jason Kim, the next phase will be space and […]
The U.S. Space Force has established a unit within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command that will oversee operations in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific is based in Hawaii and will be initially staffed by 21 service members who would support INDOPACOM’s space-based requirements, including satellite navigation, communications and mission warning. The unit will be […]
The Space Systems Command posted a request for information on Nov. 18 for a planned follow-on to the $94 million Launch Manifest Systems Integration contract awarded to Parsons in 2019, with a competition planned in 2024. SSC aims to improve its understanding of the market, the capabilities available to potential sources and interest in the […]
NASA has tapped MM Technologies to provide several research centers with financial support services. Work under a performance-based indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract focuses on financial management, accounting, quality assurance, travel and conference administration, business information services, and special financial analysis. The contract has a 90-day phase-in period beginning on Dec. 1 followed by a two-year base period. […]
U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders will launch AFWERX 3.0 on Dec. 14 with a live broadcast that will inform stakeholders about the program’s objectives. The virtual event will include an “ask me anything” session and a fireside chat. AFWERX 3.0 will provide increased funding opportunities and ensure innovative ideas will have the government’s […]
