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Aug. 4, 2026
Space Force accelerates SB-AMTI capabilities with multi-vendor awards

Summary: The Space Force has awarded a second task order of three initial Firm-Fixed-Price Other Transaction Authority (OTAs) agreements totaling $615 million under the Space-Based Sensing and Targeting portfolio. This effort targets rapid maturity of emerging technologies through growth of the
July 31, 2026
Space Force fosters development for next-generation test and training technology

The Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Infrastructure has awarded contracts for the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR) Capability Development Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for
July 31, 2026
Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program

The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program in support of Golden Dome for America.
July 29, 2026
Space Force increases on-orbit warfighter capability support through expanded space vehicle processing

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) Acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Space Access has awarded the third National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Space Vehicle (SV) Processing Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) contract to All Points Logistics, LLC for $250 million. This CSO will increase
July 27, 2026
Space Force advances Evolved Strategic SATCOM with Mission Planning Phase 3 award

The U.S. Space Force is strengthening the next generation of strategic nuclear command, control, and communications by awarding a Phase 3 down-select agreement for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM Mission Planning application.
June 24, 2026
Space Force extends MUOS constellation to support worldwide tactical communications with procurement of two satellites

The U.S. Space Force is extending the Mobile User Objective System, or MUOS, constellation with the procurement of two additional satellites to deliver secure, reliable tactical communications for joint and coalition warfighters worldwide.
June 16, 2026
Space Force expands GPS IIIF fleet with award for two additional space vehicles

The U.S. Space Force is expanding the GPS IIIF fleet with the procurement of two additional satellites, Space Vehicles 23 and 24, to deliver enhanced capabilities that meet the demands of military and civilian users worldwide.
June 9, 2026
U.S. Space Force advances satellite communications modernization, awards contracts for first global protected tactical constellation

The U.S. Space Force’s Acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Satellite Communications & Positioning, Navigation, and Timing announced today the award of two contracts totaling $437.7 million for the production of the Protected Tactical Satellite Communications (SATCOM) – Global (PTS-G) program's
May 29, 2026
Space Force Awards Blue Origin Task Order to Launch National Reconnaissance Mission

The U.S. Space Force’s latest National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 task order award targets delivery of additional space capability for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
May 29, 2026
U.S. Space Force Accelerates Fielding Space Based Airborne Target Indicator Program

The U.S. Space Force has awarded a contract through its newly established PAE for SBST, leveraging innovative acquisition strategies to rapidly develop the Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program and deliver advanced global tracking capabilities to the Joint Force.