Space Force Announces Vendors for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Services

The U.S. Space Force has selected 16 companies to compete for low Earth orbit satellite services contracts worth up to $900 million over the next five years. The vendors, including SpaceX and OneWeb, will provide a wide range of services such as high-speed broadband, radar imaging, and space domain awareness. The contract is part of the Space Systems Command's Commercial Satellite Communications Office and follows a "multiple partner/multiple award" model to accelerate capabilities delivery and take advantage of commercial sector innovation.