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New Cross-Sector Partnership Seeks to Advance California’s Commercial Space Industry
Deloitte, California Polytechnic State University, economic impact organization REACH, the U.S. Space Force’s 30th Space Wing and the state of California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development have signed a memorandum of understanding to come up with a master plan to strengthen commercial space operations in California.
Election Systems & Software Unveils Vulnerability Disclosure Policy; Chris Wlaschin Quoted
Election Systems & Software, an Omaha, Neb.-based voting equipment maker, announced a vulnerability disclosure policy that will allow security researchers to look for software bugs in the company’s corporate networks and public-facing websites, CyberScoop reported Wednesday.
Perspecta Labs’ Eric Jung: Agencies Should Prioritize Deployment of Secure Telework Capabilities
Eric Jung, Commercial Solutions for Classified program manager at Perspecta Labs, wrote in a Federal Times article published Tuesday that agencies should still prioritize fielding of secure telework capabilities to support remote employees and ensure continuity of operations even as they start reopening offices.
Northrop to Begin Development of Space Force’s North Pole Satcom Ground Component
Northrop Grumman has completed the delta critical design review phase of a U.S. Space Force program that aims to modernize ground infrastructure for military satellite communications in the North Polar region. The company said Tuesday it can now start efforts to develop, integrate and test the Enhanced Polar System Recapitalization Control and Planning Segment.
L3Harris’ Sean Stackley on Supporting Navy’s Distributed Maritime Operations Concept
Sean Stackley, president of the integrated mission systems segment at L3Harris Technologies and a previous Wash100 awardee, said L3Harris has technological capabilities from its predecessor companies that could be combined and help the Navy carry out its concept for distributed maritime operations, USNI News reported Tuesday.
Lockheed, University Partner for SmallSat Launch Initiative
Lockheed Martin has partnered with the University of Southern California to launch student-made CubeSat small satellites, SpaceNews reported Tuesday. Students from the university will produce the CubeSats that will undergo integration with a payload built on Lockheed's SmartSat software-defined architecture. SmartSat allows satellite operators to conduct in-orbit mission shifts.
Defense Health Agency Seeks Sources for Joint Pathology Center Digital Transformation
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is looking to digitally modernize the Joint Pathology Center that houses tissue samples for clinical pathology and health care research. DHA is pursuing this digital transformation effort in collaboration with the Defense Digital Service.
Virgin Orbit’s Air-Launched Rocket to Carry 11 Small NASA Satellites
Virgin Orbit aims to help NASA bring 11 small satellites to space later this year as part of the second launch demonstration of an air-launched rocket.
Elbit Systems-Collins Aerospace JV Tests Helmet Display With Lockheed F-16V Aircraft
A helmet display system developed by an Elbit Systems of America–Collins Aerospace joint venture has started to undergo flight tests as part of a U.S. Air Force flight release process for the Lockheed Martin F-16V aircraft.
Intel Federal’s Jim Brinker: 5G Could Transform Government’s Response to Public Health Emergency
Jim Brinker, president and general manager of Intel’s federal arm and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, wrote in a Nextgov article published Monday how 5G network technology could help the government better respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies.
L3Harris to Enter Air Force NTS-3 Spacecraft Fabrication Phase
L3Harris Technologies will move to build a satellite for position, navigation and timing system demonstrations after the company passed a critical design review with the U.S. Air Force. The Melbourne, Fla.-based defense firm can now begin the production of Navigation Technology Satellite-3 the service branch intends to launch into geostationary orbit sometime in 2022.