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U.S. Space v Orbital ATK Suit Alleges Value Of On-Orbit Satellite Servicing

Pat Host

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016

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U.S. Space v Orbital ATK Suit Alleges Value Of On-Orbit Satellite Servicing

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A lawsuit filed by U.S. Space in New York Supreme Court could shed some light on the potential value of the on-orbit satellite servicing market.U.S. Space alleges that its former joint venture with Orbital ATK [OA], Vivisat, secured $298 million in potential revenues for in-orbit satellite servicing from five companies over a two-year period. U.S. Space on April 29 sued Orbital ATK, claiming Orbital ATK broke an agreement the companies made to pursue customers for ViviSat, which was formed by…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]