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Space Force Operationalizes Commercial Satellite Reserve with Six New SDA Contracts
The U.S. Space Force has officially operationalized its Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) by awarding six purchase agreements to commercial firms for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) surge capabilities. This move establishes a backup network of trusted commercial satellites to support military operations during crises, building on earlier pilot efforts and wargames. The initiative aims to enhance resilience by integrating commercial data with government systems, with initial focus on SDA before expanding to communications and other areas.