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spacenews.comworld12 days ago
Space Force Awards $437.7M to Viasat and Intelsat for First Two PTS-G Satellites in Multi-Year Anti-Jam Program
The U.S. Space Force awarded contracts for the first two operational satellites under its Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global program. The satellites will provide jam-resistant communications in geosynchronous orbit.
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Breaking Defenseworld24 days ago
Space Force Budget Seeks New Operations and Electronic Warfare Centers
Space Force officials described plans to build additional ground-based space operations centers and tactical electronic warfare sites after losses during Operation Epic Fury. The service's fiscal 2027 budget request includes funding for four new centers and growth in classified p…
thestreet.comworld26 days ago
Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Contract for LEO Satellite Network
The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a low-Earth orbit data transport constellation. The system is intended to serve as the backbone for the service's Space Data Network.
spacenews.comworld32 days ago
Air Force Study Recommends New Space Launch Site
A Department of the Air Force study concludes that the Space Force will likely need an additional launch facility to handle projected increases in national security and commercial missions.
satellitetoday.comworld33 days ago
Space Force Appoints Sandhoo to Lead New Missile Warning Office
The U.S. Space Force announced the appointment of Gurpartap Sandhoo to head its new Missile Warning and Tracking Portfolio Acquisition Executive office. Sandhoo will continue as director of the Space Development Agency.
thestreet.comworld46 days ago
U.S. Space Force Increases Andromeda Satellite Contract Ceiling to $6.2 Billion
The U.S. Space Force has increased the maximum value of its contract for the Andromeda space monitoring satellites program to $6.2 billion. The adjustment boosts the funding ceiling for the satellites designed to enhance space domain awareness. @BreakingDefense reported the devel…
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spacenews.comworld53 days ago
Space Force Awards Contracts for Satellite Radar Warning Receivers
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has awarded three contracts to develop radar warning receivers for geosynchronous satellites. These sensors aim to detect ground-based radar emissions tracking U.S. Space Force assets. The effort builds on prior prototypes and supports enhanced…
fortune.comfinance56 days agoUpdated
Tillis Withdraws Opposition to Warsh's Fed Chair Nomination After DOJ Closes Powell Probe
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he is ending his block on confirming Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair following the Justice Department's closure of its investigation into Jerome Powell. The Senate Banking Committee plans a vote on Warsh's nomination for May 15 term e…
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