T+124: Gateway Logistics Services, FY2020 NDAA, and Small GEO Satellites

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
• Firefly’s Orbital Transfer Vehicle
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