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U.S. Space Force Explores New Satellite Strategies and Funding

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U.S. Space Force Explores New Satellite Strategies and Funding
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The U.S. Department of the Air Force is reconsidering its satellite procurement for the Space Force's low Earth orbit network, potentially replacing planned government contracts with SpaceX's Starshield satellites to reduce costs and increase competition, which has raised concerns about dependency on a single vendor and impacts on industry and innovation.

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