# U.S. Space Force Awards Auria Space Training Contracts

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) has awarded multiple contracts to Auria Space to advance its Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) capabilities. These awards include expanding the Battlespace Operational Readiness Game (BORG) Space distributed training tool to enhance Guardian readiness, developing the Multirole Satellite Frequency In-Field Test Suite (MSFITS) for satellite communications testing, and participating in the $981 million NITE-STAR multiple-award contract through the Pacific Crest Alliance joint venture with SNC. These contracts support USSF's modernization efforts by delivering high-fidelity, adaptable training environments and modular test systems to meet evolving operational demands through July 2032.

- Auria Space serves as prime contractor, leveraging its BORG Space platform to provide scalable, realistic training solutions for USSF operators
- The $981 million NITE-STAR contract offers long-term opportunities for vendors within the National Space Test and Training Complex, emphasizing modular and integrated test capabilities
- Procurement professionals should note the strategic focus on distributed training and SATCOM testing, indicating growing demand for simulation, RF testing, and space domain operational readiness
- Industry stakeholders can explore partnership or subcontracting opportunities within the Pacific Crest Alliance joint venture supporting these USSF initiatives

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Space Force (USSF)
- Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI)
- National Space Test and Training Complex

### Vendors
- Auria Space (prime contractor)
- Pacific Crest Alliance (joint venture awardee)
- SNC (joint venture partner)

### Key Quotes
> Auria is proud to partner with the Space Force to rapidly deliver a training architecture that ensures operators have the tools they need to adapt to increasingly complex environments.
> — Damian DiPippa, CEO at Auria Space

### Sources
- [Auria Space Lands USSF Training, SATCOM & Test System Awards](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/auria-ussf-training-satcom-test-systems) - ExecutiveBiz
- [Auria wins US Space Force training contract - Intelligence Community News](https://intelligencecommunitynews.com/auria-wins-us-space-force-training-contract/) - Intelligence Community News