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Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking

1 source · first reported 25d ago

The US Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build a low-orbit satellite constellation for tracking airborne threats.

Why it matters

This contract highlights the Space Force's efforts to modernize its capabilities for tracking airborne threats, such as aircraft and cruise missiles.

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