“That’s something that I’m really interested in, because I want to be able to take more risks on my satellites, not have redundant propulsion and things like…
The request is less than what SDA asked for in fiscal 2024, reflecting the agency's pivot to launching its first operational tranche of satellites and procurement of…
Robert Lightfoot, executive VP of Lockheed Martin Space, told DefenseScoop that the upcoming mission is part of a larger effort to drive space innovation through company investments.
The commercial industry is asking the government for a clear demand signal, including requirements and funding streams, to help boost the on-orbit servicing and logistics market.
The efforts are driven in part by U.S. Space Command’s shift towards “dynamic space operations” — the ability to easily, continuously and quickly maneuver on-orbit satellites.