SDA Updated Nebula Standard
ID: SDA-SN-25-0002Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2401 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SDACHANTILLY, VA, 20151-2222, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Space Development Agency (SDA), has issued a Special Notice regarding the updated NEBULA Standard v3.05, which outlines the requirements and specifications for the Network Established Beyond the Upper Limits of the Atmosphere (NEBULA). This standard is crucial for ensuring robust communication protocols for space-to-space and space-to-ground interactions, thereby facilitating interoperability among evolving space vehicle technologies and enhancing the United States' military capabilities in space. Interested vendors, particularly those providing cryptographic devices, are encouraged to review the updated requirements for information assurance and the specifications for HAIPE devices as detailed in the accompanying documentation. For inquiries, potential bidders can contact the SDA at ussf.pentagon.sda.mbx.sda-sn-25-0002@mail.mil.

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    The SDA NEBULA Standard document establishes the requirements and specifications for the Network Established Beyond the Upper Limits of the Atmosphere (NEBULA), integral to the U.S. Space Development Agency's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The NEBULA Standard aims to provide robust communication protocols for space-to-space and space-to-ground interactions, ensuring interoperability among evolving space vehicle (SV) technologies. Key points include detailed networking architectures, requirements for information assurance, and requirements for inter-node communication using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). The document emphasizes both classified (red-side) and unclassified (black-side) data management through controlled encryption and routing frameworks. It outlines roles of various network devices, mandates on traffic management, and stipulates specifications for IP addressability and reconfiguration capabilities. Notably, the NEBULA Standard is modular, allowing for future expansions and enhancements, while ensuring critical data security in a multi-domain operational context. This standard is vital for maintaining the United States' technological and military supremacy in space, particularly in response to potential adversaries' threats.
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