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Jan31

DoD Executive Agent (EA) for Space Directive Released

DoD Directive 5101.02E updates the policy, functions and responsibilities, relationships, and authorities for the DoD EA for Space and the Defense Space Council (DSC).  The Secretary of the Air Force is still designated as the EA for Space and USD(A ...[Read More]
Published: Jan-31-13 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

Jan16

New Space Acquisition Gateway

A new Space Acquisition Gateway was established to ensure that the space acquisition community has immediate access to the learning assets needed to sustain and enhance overall performance.  It provides a consolidated set of links to blogs, related ...[Read More]
Published: Jan-16-13 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

Jan14

Change 3 to DTM 09-025 Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP)

On January 11, 2013, Change 3 to DTM 09-025 extended the DTM's expiration date to August 1, 2013 to allow more time to incorporate the DTM into DoDI 5000.02.  The DTM, including Change 3, is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/p ...[Read More]
Published: Jan-14-13 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

Dec21

Change Is Here: Fixed Price Contracts and Small Satellites On The Rise

The Air Force is slated to buy the last two Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites under a fixed price arrangement (the first four were procured under a cost plus arrangement).  Also, the Air Force would like to buy the last two satelli ...[Read More]
Published: Dec-21-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

Dec11

Updated DoD Space Policy Issued

In addition to updating DoD Space Policy, DoD Directive (DoDD) 3100.10, dated 18 Oct 12, assigns DoD responsibilities for space-related activities in accordance with the National Space Policy, Presidential Policy Directive-4 and the National Securit ...[Read More]
Published: Dec-11-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

Dec03

Air Force and Navy Communications Satellites Go Into Service

The Air Force and Navy both launched sophisticated communications satellites earlier this year.  After extensive on-orbit checkout, the Navy's MUOS 1 was accepted for operational use on November 21 and the Air Force's AEHF 2 was turned over to the o ...[Read More]
Published: Dec-03-12 | 0 Comments | 1 Link to this post

Nov29

Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Satellite Acquisition Process Wall Chart

DAU worked with SMC to develop the two-sided Satellite Acquisition Process Wall Chart (July 2012).  The chart (sometimes referred to as a horseblanket) incorporated DoD's Space Acquisition Policy (DTM 09-025) as well as Air Force and SMC policies/ ...[Read More]
Published: Nov-29-12 | 0 Comments | 1 Link to this post

Oct11

Another Major Success For Air Force's SBIRS Program

Congratulations to the Air Force space community.  The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit satellite (GEO-1), is certified to commence its dedicated operational utility evaluation and operational trial period, announced ...[Read More]
Published: Oct-11-12 | 1 Comment | 1 Link to this post

Sep28

The Air Force Studies Disaggregation On Several Programs

     Gen. William Shelton, commander of Air Force Space Command, provided program updates and perspective at the National Space Club breakfast on Sept 25, 2012.  A key focus area was disaggregation of capabilities on multiple satellites.  Tradit ...[Read More]
Published: Sep-28-12 | 0 Comments | 1 Link to this post

Sep10

Army Looking To Satisfy Tactical Requirements With Nanosatellites

If the Army's plan prevails, the Pentagon could take an approach similar to that used for tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft in parsing out responsibilities between the two services, says Brig. Gen. Timothy Coffi ...[Read More]
Published: Sep-10-12 | 0 Comments | 0 Links to this post

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