Space Force Awards $615M for Aircraft-Tracking Satellites
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The Space Force has awarded $615M in contracts for a second batch of aircraft-tracking satellites, building on a previous $4.16B award to SpaceX. The new contracts expand the vendor base for the SB-AMTI program, with recipients including Rocket Lab and STR LLC. The program aims to develop a satellite constellation for airborne moving target indication.
Why it matters
The SB-AMTI program enhances the Space Force's ability to track aircraft, providing critical capabilities for national security. The expansion of the vendor base promotes competition and innovation in the development of space-based systems.
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