Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract
The US Space Force has awarded a $981 million contract to 15 companies for a training range program.
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The US Space Force has established a $981 million contract vehicle for a test and training program. The contract, known as NITE-STAR, will fund live aggressor satellites and other training capabilities. The Space Force has picked 15 companies to participate in the program. The contract is aimed at developing testing and training infrastructure for the Space Force.
The program will include live aggressor satellites, which will simulate threats in orbit. The Space Force has stated that the contract is necessary due to a lack of existing training capabilities. The Space Force has stated that the contract is necessary due to a lack of existing training capabilities. The contract is aimed at developing testing and training infrastructure for the Space Force.
The program will include live aggressor satellites, which will simulate threats in orbit. The Space Force has picked 15 companies to participate in the program.
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The reporting (6)
- USSF Sets Up Contracting Pool For $981M Test And Training Program Aviation Week · 22h ago
- Space Force establishes $981M contract vehicle to develop testing, training infrastructure DefenseScoop · 22h ago
- Space Force Awards 15 Spots on $981M Space Test, Training Contract GovCon Wire · 22h ago
- Space Force’s Red Flag in Orbit: NITE-STAR Funds Live Aggressor Satellites Tech Times · 22h ago
- Facing a lack of kit, Space Force creates $981M pool to buy training capabilities Breaking Defense · 22h ago
- Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract SpaceNews · 22h ago
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What is the NITE-STAR program?
The NITE-STAR program is a $981 million contract vehicle established by the US Space Force for developing testing and training infrastructure. It includes live aggressor satellites to simulate threats in orbit.
How many companies were selected for the NITE-STAR contract?
The US Space Force has picked 15 companies to participate in the NITE-STAR program.
Why was the NITE-STAR contract established?
The NITE-STAR contract was established to address a lack of existing training capabilities for the US Space Force.
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