Hughes Network Systems was selected as an awardee under the $3 billion U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tactical Communications Equipment and Services II (TacCom II) contract vehicle. The follow-on to the TacCom contract, TacCom II now includes satellite technology and services from Hughes to enhance agency capabilities for emergency communications, rural and remote connectivity,…

Iridium Communications was awarded a $738.5 million, seven-year, fixed-price contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) through the U.S. Air Force Space Command (AFSpC) to provide unlimited satellite services from its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Through what is known as the AFSpC's Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) program, Iridium will continue to deliver access…

Kleos Space has been awarded a U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract with a focus on “Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need”. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a program that encourages small businesses to engage in US Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D)…

A new U.S. Space Command that will serve as the Trump Administration's transition to a full-fledged "Space Force," officially commences operations Aug. 29. The launch date was confirmed by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Pentagon officials at last week's meeting of the National Space Council. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Raymond was confirmed by…