Three years after the Space Development Agency’s “Industry Day,” that military organization appears to be reaping some rewards. Is it the beginning of the end of the “Acquisitions Death Spiral?”
The Space Development Agency: So Far, So Good
Category: Space Development Agency
Behind in the Space Race: U.S. Military vs. U.S. Space Industry
U.S. commercial operators conduct more space operations than those in the U.S. military, but China’s space activities are the concern?
The End of the Beginning of the End (of Expensive Satellites)
SpaceX, Starlink, Starshield…will legacy satellite manufacturers undergo the changes the U.S. launch industry did since SpaceX’s launch of the first Falcon 9?
SDA’s Nudge Exposes Legacy Challenges
Northrop Grumman’s latest subcontracting announcement to fulfill an SDA contract is part of a U.S. space industry trend. But does that trend expose weakness or opportunity?
Starlink and the Future Battlefield
A lot of positive press releases promote Starlink’s role in Ukraine. Some are probably even true. Also, an answer to a question concerning a potential single point of failure.
Thinking About: Rocket Lab’s About-Face
What do Rocket Lab's plans for a just-right rocket mean for current and future competitors? Are chasing constellations reason enough for switching?
Seeing Infrared, Part 3: What Does Nearly $3 Billion Buy?
Part 3: It must be nice to never pay attention to a customer's needs, nor offer a compelling product with ground support. SMC's gotchya.
Process, Control, the SDA’s SpaceX Selection
Expect more crocodile tears and handwringing from lawmakers as SDA bypasses NSSL for cheaper, more-responsive, launch prices.
LauncherOne Customers and DoD Wish Fulfillment
If Virgin Orbit launches a proper business, will the DoD's wish finally come true? Or is it a case of being “careful what you wish for?”
SpaceX, Propellant Depots, and Rocket Markets
SpaceX wins from NASA a contract to develop a capability. ULA had tried to get that funding over a decade ago...
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