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U.S. Space Force and SDA Award Over $6 Billion for Missile Tracking Satellites
The U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5 billion to four companies to build 72 missile warning and tracking satellites for the third generation of its low Earth orbit constellation, enhancing global missile defense capabilities with launches starting in 2029.
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US Space Agency Awards $3.5B for Missile-Defense Satellite Network
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SpaceX to Launch US Space Force's X-37B Spaceplane on Mission 8
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Satellite Firms Warn of Impact from Budget Cuts
U.S. satellite imagery firms warn that proposed $130 million cuts to the NRO's commercial imagery budget could harm national security, industry stability, and ongoing satellite deployment plans, especially amid geopolitical tensions and the industry's transition to commercial markets.
SpaceX Successfully Launches GPS Satellite for U.S. Space Force Amid Weather Challenges
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"Defense Department Awards $2.5 Billion Satellite Contracts to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space"
The Pentagon has awarded contracts totaling $2.5 billion to L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Sierra Space to build 54 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. These satellites, part of the "Tranche 2 Tracking Layer," will be used for missile warning, tracking, and defense. Each company will build 18 satellites, with the project expected to launch in April 2027. The initiative aims to enhance the U.S. military's space capabilities in response to growing threats, particularly from China, and reflects the increasing investment in space-related defense efforts.