Save the Date: Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off

The Space Force is hosting a Strategic SATCOM Virtual Kick Off, which will include a walk-through of timelines for whitepaper requests and Reverse Industry Day 1:1 timelines. The purpose is to offer industry partners 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 will take place on March 23-24, 2026, at the SATShow Conference in Washington D.C. and will feature a panel discussion with government representatives. Key dates to remember include the virtual kick-off meeting on January 08, 2026, the RFI release in mid-January 2026, and the RFI submission deadline in mid-February 2026. • The virtual kick-off meeting will be held on January 08, 2026, from 9:00-9:30 AM PST. • The RFI release is scheduled for mid-January 2026. • The RFI submission deadline is mid-February 2026. • The Reverse Industry Day will take place on March 23-24, 2026, at the SATShow Conference in Washington D.C. • One-on-one meetings with government representatives will be held on March 23-24, 2026.