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Great Space Force Update First Commercial strategy for Space Force

It's finally here! The United States Space Force Commercial Strategy. Here’s what you need to know 👇 This groundbreaking Strategy emphasizes how the Service will take full advantage of the speed, innovation, and capabilities offered by the commercial sector to create strategic advantage. 🛰️ What’s Changing? The capital intensive, politically sensitive, and unforgiving environment of Space has been an inherently governmental endeavor until now. American, Allied, and partner entrepreneurship, innovation, and vibrant competitive markets are now a critical component of our success and sustainment of our competitive advantage.  ✅ The Strategy: Supports common understanding of priority missions, Proposal evaluation criteria in the procurement process, Clear definitions of terms to enhance collaboration  ⛔ The Strategy does not: Dictate answers to commercial integration challenges Define the funding available for commercial capabilities 🔥 New Priority Missions 1️⃣ Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Specifically broad surveillance services, planning products, data, transmission and fusion, and analytic capabilities 2️⃣ Space-based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) Specifically environmental monitoring capabilities from the commercial sector to characterize both terrestrial (via space-based sensing) and space environments (via both terrestrial and space-based sensing) 3️⃣ Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Specifically capabilities from the commercial sector to enable operational resilience (capabilities from the commercial sector to enable operational resilience) 4️⃣ Space Access, Mobility, and Logistics (SAML) Specifically launch services, flexible launch options, in-space servicing, and tactically responsive space capabilities Continued Integration of Commercial Solutions ▶️ SATCOM ▶️ Launch ▶️ Space Domain Awareness 🔍 Pay Attention: Future USSF Force Design and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes will include more commercial space solutions. Business models matters and go-to-market strategies aligned with the PPBE process are critical. 🚀 Move Fast: The Chief of Space Operations, General Saltzman, has made it clear “We will evaluate commercial capabilities not just on their level of innovation and capability, but also on the timeline to get it to the field and available for use” 💡 Closing: The USSF believes the cost and challenges of undertaking this strategy pale in comparison to risks of maintaining the status quo and is committed to development of hybrid space capabilities that integrate DoD, commercial, and Allied capabilities. This is how we win 💪🇺🇲 🔗 Read the full USSF Commercial Space Strategy (linked below) #Commercial #Space #Innovation

US Space Force lays out commercial partnerships plan to speed procurement - C4ISRNET "The Space Force’s long-awaited commercial space strategy offers near-term action steps to improve the way it procures private-sector space capabilities, though it lacks detail on how the service plans to pay for them. The 19-page document, released April 10, provides a broad look at the service’s vision for a more integrated government-commercial space architecture. It promises greater reliance on private systems in the pursuit of a diversified, resilient network of satellites and ground capabilities." Calian Advanced Technologies is a global supplier of space solutions including satellite communications, wired and terrestrial wireless solutions, test and measurement services, and GNSS technology for positioning, navigation and timing. Calian provides solutions for defence, commercial and civil customers to meet the needs of their space programs. To secure the flow of information Calian IT & Cyber Solutions provides consulting services, training and integration support for emissions security (EMSEC), in-place RF monitoring and RF spectrum analysis. For more information about our space solutions and services please visit us @https://lnkd.in/eBsQ8gYv and @https://lnkd.in/eDTxztSy #defence #defense #militarysatellites #jamming #SATCOM #satellites #electronicwarfare Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02t93rh0

The launch of our second-generation #MEO constellation, #O3bmPOWER, marks SES Space & Defense's next step toward delivering the highest throughput, most efficient, and flexible enterprise-grade #satellite connectivity services. Michael Geist, takes a deep dive into what differentiates O3b mPOWER and why it's a first of its kind. Read the full article here 👉: https://bit.ly/3yk6yDl

LeoLabs applauds the release of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Commercial Space Integration Strategy. This important policy document demonstrates the Department’s leadership in recognizing the critical roles commercial industry can play in helping the U.S. and its international partners enhance resilience and strengthen deterrence in space to maintain prosperity and security. We particularly commend the acknowledgment of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) as a Hybrid Mission Area. To maintain a secure, stable, and accessible space domain, the U.S. Department of Defense requires a resilient, modern, and integrated architecture that provides a holistic understanding of orbital threats on mission relevant timelines to enable combined space operations. Commercial SDA providers like LeoLabs can rapidly deliver the innovative capabilities necessary to build this interoperable and resilient system. We look forward to meeting representatives from the Department of Defense, international partners, and commercial industry this week at #SpaceSymposium to discuss how we can come together as a community to advance the newly released Commercial Space Integration Strategy. Please read our full statement below. #SpaceSecurity #SDA

Proposals are due 5-Aug-24. The Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued a RFP for the Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI) program, aimed at revolutionizing space-based defense capabilities. By establishing a unified ground segment infrastructure, the SDA seeks to streamline the prototyping and demonstration efforts for advanced fire control systems, reducing costs and enhancing scalability. This move represents the importance of integrating advanced technologies to maintain superiority in space-based operations, particularly as the need for rapid response and precision targeting becomes increasingly critical. CRG's SME Advice on Key Differentiators - 1. Unified Ground Infrastructure Development: -Opportunity to collaborate on delivering and managing critical ground segment resources. -Engage in the management of cloud environments tailored for advanced fire control systems. -Contribute to the establishment and operation of the Demonstration Operations Center, ensuring seamless integration and testing. 2. Advanced Fire Control Prototyping: -Participate in cutting-edge prototyping programs aimed at enhancing fire control capabilities for space-based defense. -Provide innovative solutions that support the scalability and operational utility of these systems. 3. Cost-Effective Solutions: -Develop and propose cost-efficient methodologies to reduce the financial burden associated with advanced fire control demonstrations and deployments. -Leverage shared infrastructure to minimize redundant investments and promote resource optimization. Advantages of Retaining CRG: -Technical Expertise: CRG offers unparalleled technical expertise in the integration and management of complex defense systems, ensuring that clients' solutions meet the stringent requirements of space-based operations. -Innovative Approaches: Our deep understanding of advanced technologies allows us to provide innovative approaches that enhance the effectiveness and reliability of fire control systems. -Operational Efficiency: CRG's focus on operational efficiency ensures that all proposed solutions are not only technically sound but also practical and cost-effective. -Strategic Partnerships: Leverage CRG's extensive network of industry and government partnerships to maximize the impact and reach of your solutions in the defense sector. Visit crgroupinc.com or reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more about how CRG can empower your organization for winning & managing complex federal work. #CRG #DefenseInnovation #SpaceDefense #AdvancedFireControl #AFCGI #SDA #DefenseContracting #SpaceTechnology #CRG #TechIntegration #OperationalExcellence #IndustryCollaboration #DefenseRFP #Space #NationalSecurity #GovCon #DefenseIndustry #InnovationLeadership #USSF #NASA #SpaceForce #DARPA

Satellite communication used to be expensive, slow and bandwidth limited. It was a good resilience or back-up solution for businesses and individuals particularly in remote areas, but it had its limitations. At Trogon Networks we have been investing heavily in our new non-terrestrial network (NTN) capability using the new generation of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites with added enterprise level security. With LEO satellites the signal delay (latency) is much, much less typically 9-25 milliseconds, and we can delivery bandwidth of around 400-500mbps, with excellent coverage and enterprise level security it makes a great connectivity resilience solution. In fact some of our customers even choose this as their primary means of connectivity. Over the next few weeks and months we'll explain why more and more companies needing resilient connectivity, at short notice, and in any location are looking at our Satellite Resilience solutions. #Trogon #Nonterrestrialnetworks #Resilientcommunications

Satellite communication used to be expensive, slow and bandwidth limited. It was a good resilience or back-up solution for businesses and individuals particularly in remote areas, but it had its limitations. At Trogon Networks we have been investing heavily in our new non-terrestrial network (NTN) capability using the new generation of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites with added enterprise level security. With LEO satellites the signal delay (latency) is much, much less typically 9-25 milliseconds, and we can delivery bandwidth of around 400-500mbps, with excellent coverage and enterprise level security it makes a great connectivity resilience solution. In fact some of our customers even choose this as their primary means of connectivity. Over the next few weeks and months we'll explain why more and more companies needing resilient connectivity, at short notice, and in any location are looking at our Satellite Resilience solutions. #Trogon #Nonterrestrialnetworks #Resilientcommunications

Kratos’ OpenSpace Platform is a fully software-defined and orchestrated satellite ground system, enabling scalable deployments within an elastic, cloud-agnostic, virtualized environment built upon widely accepted industry standards and a containerized architecture. With OpenSpace, Guardians can instantiate new services in minutes instead of the weeks, or even months, commonly required with traditional hardware-based ground systems. For more information about the OpenSpace family visit https://lnkd.in/eAYcfwhX. #space #satellite #sdn #virtualized #difi #multiorbit #openspace

This Space Strategy seeks to exploit commercial innovation, scalable production and rapid technology refresh. Additionally: 1. Satellite and Telecom Convergence: Convergence between satellite and terrestrial telecom industries is rapidly accelerating, underscored by innovative collaborations and substantial financial investments aimed at bridging the connectivity divide. 2. LEO as a National Security Priority: The U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) $8B budget for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) underscores the shift towards a layered network designed for enhanced communications and threat detection. Europe's companion commitment to the IRIS2 project is near €6B. 3. Integration of Generative AI and Edge Computing: This enables satellites to perform complex data analysis on-the-fly, significantly reducing the latency - a crucial leap forward for applications requiring immediate insights, such as environmental monitoring, disaster response and strategic defense. 4. Spectrum Challenges: Fragmentation surrounding the use of IMT (mobile) or non-terrestrial network (NTN) frequencies is increasingly contentious - at least until standards-based NTN devices gain traction in the market and terrestrial chipsets focus more on satellite communications. Much opportunity here. 👍👍