Space Force bets on multi-vendor orbital target-tracking network with $615M
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The Space Force awarded $615 million to Rocket Lab, Systems & Technology Research (STR), and a third contractor under SB-AMTI to develop a space-based airborne target-tracking network, including Rocket Lab’s Flatellites to be launched on its Neutron rocket and operated from secure facilities; the awards diversify suppliers and explore alternative sensing approaches alongside SpaceX’s initial AMTI constellation.
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- Space Force Eyes ‘Usable’ Airborne Target Tracking by ’28, More Capability to Follow Air & Space Forces Magazine
- Space Force accelerates SB-AMTI capabilities with multi-vendor awards ssc.spaceforce.mil
- What's different about Rocket Lab's latest US military contract, SpaceX confirms plans go after telcos NZ Herald
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