Weeks after canceling one major satellite communications program, the Space Force took early steps in the development of another July 29, announcing contracts for five companies to showcase how their commercial designs can meet the military’s requirements
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The Space Force has selected four contractors to work on concepts for a batch of new, small GPS satellites meant to proliferate the critical position, navigation, and timing constellation.
The competition is open for the next cohort of small and innovative companies vying to benefit from a three-month residency at the Colorado Springs campus of the Catalyst Space Accelerator. As many as 40 startups are expected to apply for the eight slots available, developing ...
