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May 28, 2015
ViaSat Receives Space + Naval Warfare Systems Command MIDS JTRS Terminals Contract
The MIDS JTRS terminal is a line-of-sight radio system for collecting and transmitting broadband, jam-resistant, secure data and voice across a variety of air, sea and ground platforms.
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May 27, 2015
SpaceX Is Now Certifiable... By Space & Missile Systems Center...
“The SpaceX and SMC teams have worked hard to achieve certification."—Lieutenant General Samuel Greaves, Commander of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC).
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USCG's National Security Cutter Midgett Gains Lockheed Martin C4ISR Technologies
“The system provides the underway crew with the most current maritime data and tactical picture for effective decision making and safety in maritime operations.”—Ed Segrest, Program Manager, Communications + Security Technologies, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training.
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SMC Awards Lockheed Martin A Cool $736 Million...The COOLS Contract Is For Operations + Sustainment Of Three Satellite Constellations
Smart Shopper..."The application of Better Buying Power principles garnered $425 million of savings over the total contract period... "
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May 26, 2015
A Compact, Orbital Debris Sensor From The NRL Receives U.S. Patent
The fundamental concept for the orbital debris detection sensor is to create a continuous light sheet by using a collimated light source, such as a low power laser, and a conic mirror.
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Tracking Military Equipment Could Save Millions With Track24 Defence's New Shadow
“Military consignment management is an ongoing operational requirement—it has the potential to save militaries millions of dollars and improve operational effectiveness."—Giles Peeters, Defence Sector Director, Track24 Defence.
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Lockheed Martin's Skunk In The Desert... Skunk Works To Make A Revolutionary Leap Possible
Spawned widespread speculation that one day unmanned systems will dominate warfighting, taking the place of traditional combat systems not just in the air but on the ground and beneath the sea.
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May 21, 2015
Satellite Sustainment Contract Awarded To Lockheed Martin Space System Company
Lockheed Martin will provide sustainment of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Milstar, and Defense Satellite Communications System III.
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Harris' Falcon III® Successfully Demonstrates MUOS Waveform By Operating On-Air
MUOS waveform operated on-air between two Falcon III® radios and
to add MUOS waveform to fielded radios requires software-only upgrade.
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May 20, 2015
Hiltron Communications Says Your Choice... Ku- or C- Feeds
"HMAM is one of our most successful innovations to date."—Jan Molter, Managing Director, Hiltron.
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Second Launch Update Re: CubeSats Separation ... ULA + U.S.A.F. Launch Is A Go For X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle
Second update regarding CubeSat separation.
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Space + Missile Systems Center Successfully Launches the AFSPC-5 Mission From Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
When there's a launch there are always several agencies/companies involved, and subsequently an announcement from each. Here's the latest from the U.S.A.F.
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May 16, 2015
U.S. Army Selects Harris + Thales To Supply Rifleman Radio Systems
Thales has been involved in the development and fielding of the Rifleman Radio since 2004 under Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP).
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May 13, 2015
Satellite Ops Support @ Kirtland AFB Now Contracted By LinQuest Corp.
The contractor will provide continued uninterrupted support to five on-orbit satellite missions.
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U.S.A.F. Request For Proposal For GPS III...Needed: Launch Vehicle, Mission Integration + Launch Operations
"Our intent is to reintroduce competition while maintaining our focus on mission success in support of National Security Space launches."
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May 11, 2015
Pentagon Skeptical Despite China's Pledges Over Rapidly Developing 'Non Military' Space Program
“China’s continued development of destructive space technologies represented a threat to all peaceful space-faring nations.”
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Russia's Satellite Ground Station On U.S.' 'Front Yard' Makes For Chilly Atmosphere
"But the Obama administration may perceive a satellite system in the U.S. 'front yard' only as a warning,"
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U.S.A.F. Space and Missile Systems Center's Monumental Effort Celebrates Completion... SBIRS HEO-3 In Orbit
Once a satellite is launched then the work begins in space.
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Aitech Defense Systems... Offers More Ports In A Storm... 48 GbE Ports For Military, Aerospace + LEO
Durable and robust enough for use in several military, aerospace and LEO space environments...
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May 10, 2015
Update: ULA Readies For U.S.A.F. Satellite Launch
Objectives are: reusable spacecraft technologies for America’s future in space and operating experiments which can be returned to, and examined, on Earth.
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AFSPC 5 Mission Ready For Launch Of ULTRASat
"Guaranteeing assured access to space for our nation is a team sport that requires a significant effort and hours of dedicated work by the entire government-industry team to make it successful."
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May 8, 2015
U.S.A.F.'s SBIRS GEO-6 To Pack In Navigation System From Northrop Grumman
The SBIRS program delivers early warning of ballistic missile launches, missile defense, technical intelligence and battlespace awareness.
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May 7, 2015
Turkey’s Göktürk-1 Satellite Enroute To Ankara AIT Center... For Environmental Tests
Thales Alenia Space, in the frame of the Gokturk-1 contract with Telespazio, will be the first Company in the space industry to deliver a turnkey integration and test center.
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The Story Of Determination Continues... Inmarsat + Six hearts, 11 Legs ... 65 Degrees North
Yesterday SatNews.com posted an article about two stalwart soldiers on a mission to navigate around the Greenland ice cap, and today we have more information regarding this journey.
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The Cooperative Research + Development Agreements 'Tween SMC + SpaceX Has Been Amended
"The updated CRADA captures important lessons learned along the way about the process and allows the flexibility to certify SpaceX when ready, while maintaining our 'laser focus on mission success'."—Lt. Gen. Sam Greaves, Commander, SMC.
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Euroconsult...Impressive E/O Data Growth Forecast In Latin America... To Exceed $350 Million By 2024
Earth observation satellites launched from Latin American programs are forecast to increase significantly over next decade.
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Tracking Progress M-27M's Destructive Dive
"By tracking and listing these objects and making that information available, we enable spaceflight safety and increase transparency in the space domain."—Lt. Gen. Jay Raymond, JFCC Space + 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) commander.
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May 6, 2015
SBIRS Ground System Is All Under Control @ The Space & Missile Systems Center
"This was a major milestone for the program and a major step forward towards SBIRS Ground operational acceptance next year. "—Col. Mike Guetlein, Remote Sensing Systems Program Office Director, SMC.
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Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk Continues Its Winning UAV Ways...
Global Hawk has flown 150,000 total flight hours supporting diverse global missions.
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NSSLGlobal's Satellite Equipment Only Lifeline As Two Soldiers Kayak In Arctic Waters...For 100 Days
This expedition takes place in one of the most remote and inhospitable areas on Earth, the satellite communications are the only way to remain connected...
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May 4, 2015
TACNAV Systems From KVH Ordered To The Tune Of $1.5 Million
“The system serves as a crucial resource for navigation and battle management, keeping soldiers safe and out of harm’s way wherever they travel.”—Dan Conway, Exec. V.P., KVH.
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Billions Of Reasons Why Harris Is Involved In U.S. Army's JTRS HMS Program
“With this contract, the Army is one step closer to putting the radios in the hands of warfighters."—Dana Mehnert, Group President, Harris RF Communications.
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Lockheed Martin's Major Milestone w/Module Onto Propulsion Core Of The Most Advanced GPS Satellite For U.S.A.F.
GPS III’s new L1C civil signal also will make it the first GPS satellite interoperable with other international global navigation satellite systems.
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Harris Co-Developed Small Tactical Terminal With ViaSat Gains Follow-On Contract
"The STT leverages innovative and proven tactical communications expertise from both ViaSat and Harris.”—Ed Zoiss, V.P. + G.M., Defense Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems.
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Gilat Connects w/Beyond-Line-Of-Sight...Connectivity For Long Endurance Unmanned Systems
These terminals have been used worldwide for military and commercial applications which require high throughput communications and minimal size, weight, and power (SWaP).
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