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