Space Acquisitions

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10 U.S.C § 2273 – Policy Regarding Assured Access to Space

(a)  Policy.—  It is the policy of the United States for the President to undertake actions appropriate to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the United States has the capabilities necessary to launch and insert United States national security payloads into space whenever such payloads are needed in space. (b)  Included Actions.—  The appropriate …

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Evolutionary Acquisition for Space Efficiency (EASE)

Evolutionary Acquisition for Space Efficiency (EASE) is a procurement approach that seeks stable production and strategic sub tier management through the block buy of two space vehicles employing fixed-priced contracting. In addition to block-buy procurement, EASE includes RDT&E funding for a Capability and Affordability Improvement Program (CAIP). CAIP seeks to improve manufacturability and lower recurring …

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Link Budget

  A Link Budget shows all of the gains and losses from a transmitter, through the medium (free space, cable, waveguide, fiber, etc.) to the receiver in a telecommunication system. It’s used to predict the performance of a transmitter and receiver communication link to show in advance if its performance is acceptable, or if one option …

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Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP)

  The Space Systems Acquisition Policy (SSAP) (DTM 09-025) model emphasizes the decision needs for “high-tech” small quantity National Security Space (NSS) programs.  DoD Space Systems are those space programs listed in the space virtual Major Force Program (MFP) maintained by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Director, Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation …

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Satellite Industry Association (SIA)

  The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) is a Washington D.C. based trade association representing the leading global satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. Website: Satellite Industry Association (SIA)  Since 1995, SIA has been the unified voice of the satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the commercial …

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