Space Systems Command on July 31 established a $981 million ceiling for the 10-year effort dubbed the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology and Engineering—Space Test and Range, or NITE-STAR. “NITE-STAR ensures the Space Force remains prepared for high-stakes scenarios.” The 15 companies chose for NITE-STAR are: Amentum Technology, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Firefly Aerospace, CACI, Pacific Crest Alliance, Northrop Grumman, Sierra Space Corporation, Viasat, York Space Systems, L3Harris Technologies, Parsons Government Services, Redwire Space Systems, Rocket Lab, and Boeing. Space test and training infrastructure has been a top priority for Space Force leaders as they look to mature the service, as space training equipment has long lagged behind that of the other military branches. Speaking at a July 17 Mitchell Institute event, Gagnon said the Space Force is making a concerted effort to field simulators to the missions that need them most, particularly orbital warfare, intelligence, space domain awareness, and electronic warfare.