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Nov. 5, 2019
Big wins for small business expected at Air Force Space Pitch Day

On Nov. 5, the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) kicked-off the first Air Force Space Pitch Day event in which the center is expected to green light up to $50 million in contract awards.During this two-day event, small businesses and start-ups will pitch to a specific Air Force
Nov. 5, 2019
Air Force welcomes small businesses to pitch their “BIG” ideas

With up to $50 million in contracts on the line, non-traditional and small businesses are gathering in the "City by the Bay" to attend the Air Force Space Pitch Day event, hosted by the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Nov. 5-6. in San Francisco, Calif. The two-day event will feature esteemed
Nov. 4, 2019
Space and Missile Systems Center payloads arrive at International Space Station on NASA commercial resupply mission

The U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center and its mission partners successfully delivered the Aerospace Rogue Alpha/Beta CubeSats and Space Test Program Satellite-4 (STPSat-4) to the International Space Station.The mission, designated NG-12, started with the on-time launch of an upgraded
Nov. 1, 2019
Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise team wins David Packard Award

The U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Enterprise team has won the 2019 David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award. The Packard Award recognizes Department of Defense organizations for innovation and best acquisition practices. SMC’s Launch Enterprise team crafted an
Oct. 10, 2019
Next Generation OPIR Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting (GEO) Satellite Program Completes Preliminary Design Review

The Next Generation OPIR Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting (GEO) satellite program, commonly referred to as NGG, achieved another major milestone in 2019 by completing its system/ground and space vehicle preliminary design review (PDR) Sept. 27, 2019. Next Generation OPIR will provide a capable,
Oct. 10, 2019
Space and Missile Systems Center awards Orbital Services Program (OSP)-4 contracts

The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) Office at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, part of Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Enterprise Office, awarded a multiple award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ)
Sept. 30, 2019
U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center awards Launch Operations Support modification contract for five NRO missions

The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), awarded a sole source, five-year, $1.18 billion Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) modification of the Delta IV Heavy contract (FA8811-19-C-0002), saving $455 million.This modification was awarded Sept. 27
Sept. 9, 2019
Space and Missile Systems Center awards $4.9 million Small Rocket Program-Orbital contract for Agile Small Launch Operational Normalizer (ASLON)-45 mission

The U.S. Air Force’s Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) office, part of the Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Enterprise, awarded a $4.9 million contract to Aevum, Inc. today for the Agile Small Launch Operational Normalizer (ASLON)-45 space lift mission via RSLP’s Small Rocket
Sept. 3, 2019
Section 31: Bringing the Space and Missile Systems Center's software factory to life

“Extraordinary measures must be taken in the face of extraordinary threats.” In the iconic and fictional universe of the “Star Trek” television and motion picture franchise, this is the motto of an organization created under Article 14, Section 31 of the Starfleet Charter.The intent was to establish
Aug. 28, 2019
US AIR FORCE SPACE PITCH DAY

The Air Force Space Pitch Day is an "invitation only" two-day event that features esteemed keynotes, expert panels, innovative startup pitches, a dynamic expo floor of up to 60 booths and the potential for Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Phase II awards tor small businesses focused on:

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