Assured Access to Space: Randy Lycans Talks Mission Readiness on The DownLink

Recently on The DownLink, host Laura Winter sat down with Randy Lycans, Amentum’s Senior Vice President and Program Director for Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) to unpack one of the most significant contract wins awarded by Space Systems Command.

Lycans dives into the size and impact of the $4B SFRC, highlighting how it positions Amentum as a key partner in advancing the U.S. Space Force’s bold vision of high-capacity, multiuser spaceports. He explains how Amentum’s work supports Assured Access to Space (AATS) through modernized launch infrastructure, resilient range systems, and deep technical expertise across cybersecurity, operations, engineering, and integration.

The conversation also highlights Amentum’s workforce strategy. As demand grows for specialized talent, Randy discusses how the team is focused on attracting and retaining radar experts, engineers, machinists, and other highly skilled professionals vital to maintaining space launch superiority.

With modernization well underway, Amentum’s role under the SFRC will help the Space Force not only keep the pace, but set the pace, for the next era of space launch. Listen to the full episode to discover how Amentum is shaping the future of spaceport operations in an in-depth look at this transformative mission: Space Money: Assured Access to Space Starts on the Ground for $4 Billion