# Space Force awards six purchase agreements for commercial space domain awareness surge capacity The agreements establish the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve’s initial space domain awareness surge capability, with providers agreeing to make capabilities available during periods of increased demand. Published 2026-10-23 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/23/space-force-awards-six-purchase-agreements-for-commercial-space/ Space Systems Command announced the awards Oct. 22, 2026.[1][2] The six purchase agreements establish the initial space domain awareness (SDA) surge capability of its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR).[1] The awards build on earlier pilots, with participating commercial providers agreeing to make SDA capabilities available to support Joint Commercial Operations during periods of increased demand.[1] The agreements use the ACCESS Contract, part of the General Services Administration framework that Joint Commercial Operations uses to buy commercial data and data-fusion services from multiple providers.[1] The announcement did not identify the awardees or disclose agreement values or activation terms.[1] ## Why it matters The command will apply lessons from this effort as it evaluates commercial-integration opportunities in other mission areas as requirements mature, commercial capabilities are assessed and appropriate approvals are obtained.[1] ## Sources 1. SSC Awards CASR Agreements to establish Commercial SDA Surge Capability, Space Systems Command 2. Space Systems Command newsroom, Oct. 22, 2026 listing