Both Boeing and Lockheed Martin submitted their proposals to build the space segments for the Transformational Satellite communications system on July 30. The Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles AFB, Calif., issued the final request for proposals in June. SMC expects to award a contract in November.
The six-week government shutdown did not affect the hours flown by Air Force pilots, a service spokesperson told Air & Space Forces Magazine—avoiding what could have been a major blow at a time when flying hours are already lower than they have been in decades.
