Save the Date: Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off

Dear Valued Industry Partner, Mark your calendars! We invite you to attend our Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off Scheduled for 08 January 2026 from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST. This session is to walk-through timelines for whitepaper request and Reverse Industry Day 1:1 Timelines. The purpose is to offer Industry the opportunity to showcase potential Strategic SATCOM prototypes for hosted or free-flyer use in multiple orbits through live demos and targeted pitches.

The Reverse Industry Day (RID) will take place on March 23-24 2026, at the SATShow Conference in Washington D.C. This unique opportunity allows industry partners to understand our challenges and needs directly. Join us for a panel discussion featuring: Dr. Todd Sriver (OSD A&S) Col AJ Ashby (SYD 88) Col Jeff Wiesler (MD 8) Col Ryan Rose (SYD 88) Chief Ronald Lerch (HQSF S2)

Moderated by: Mr. Jeffrey Hill (GovMilSpace)

Key Dates to Remember:

Virtual Kick-Off Meeting:

January 08, 2026:

09:00-09:30 AM PST RFI Release: Mid-January 2026 Request for Information (RFI)

Submission Deadline:

Mid- February 2026 Reverse Industry Day Panel: March 23, 2026 (SATShow Conference)

One-on-One Meetings with Government Representatives:

March 23-24 2026 Register Now:

Virtual Kick Off Registration Deadline:

05 January 2026 Virtual Kick-off Meeting Registration: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/vy0rP1f13z Who Should Attend: Defense contractors and technology companies specializing in space, communications, and intelligence domains. Questions? Contact Captain Gerald Hills and Ms. Caroline Chewning at SYD88.SX.RID@spaceforce.mil