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Article: Learn space by doing space: a hands-on approach to cadet satellite procurement at the Air Force Academy. (Military Space Programs).
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- Program Manager
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- July 1, 2002
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In 1997, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and Management Darleen Druyun announced 11 "Lightning Bolt Initiatives," designed, among other things, to develop superior acquisition strategies. Lightning Bolt No. 10, "Reducing Cycle Times," aimed to reduce the time from requirements definition to contract award. In this article, the methodology used to apply this initiative to the U.S. Air Force Academy Small Satellite (SmallSat) program is discussed.
SmallSat Program
The SmallSat Program Office, located at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colo., gives cadets he opportunity to "learn space by doing ...