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If pursued, the plan would affect U.S. military space communications and missile-tracking systems, as well as the defense contractors involved. The report describes a proposal under consideration, not an approved purchase.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES
Space Force weighs satellites to connect separate Pentagon networks
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The Space Force is considering 12 or 13 satellites to help connect SpaceX-built communications infrastructure with other Pentagon communications and missile-tracking satellites, according to sources cited by Breaking Defense. The report says the proposed solution could cost $1 billion; no decision is reported.
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