NASA put out a draft RFP for Gateway Logistic Services, the House Armed Services’ Committee weighs in on the US Air Force launch contracting drama, and a new company building small geostationary satellites has emerged.

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NASA to seek proposals for Gateway logistics - SpaceNews.com
House Armed Services’ space launch legislation revised in 11th-hour deal - SpaceNews.com
The Search for the Small GEO Sweet Spot - Main Engine Cut Off
Former ABS execs form small GEO builder Saturn Satellite Networks - SpaceNews.com
Astranis lands anchor customer for its first small GEO satellite - SpaceNews.com
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T+124: Gateway Logistics Services, FY2020 NDAA, and Small GEO Satellites

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