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Space Force Selects Boeing for MUOS Satellites

7 sources · first reported Yesterday

via SpaceNews

The US Space Force has chosen Boeing's 702MP spacecraft platform for its new MUOS satellites, which will be used for wideband military missions. The contract, worth up to $2 billion, includes the delivery of two narrowband communications satellites. This selection is part of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension program.

Why it matters

The development of these satellites is crucial for the US Space Force's communication capabilities, providing a significant upgrade to its narrowband communications. This contract also highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing defense technology.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Airandspaceforces ·
    Space Force Gives Boeing $2 Billion for Pair of Narrowband Communication Satellites
  2. Virginia Business ·
    Boeing wins $2B Space Force contract
  3. The Defense Post ·
    US Space Force Awards Boeing $2B MUOS Satellite Contract
  4. Orbital Today ·
    Boeing Wins $2b Space Force Contract For Two MUOS Narrowband Communications Satellites
  5. Seeking Alpha ·
    Boeing wins up to $2B Space Force contract for military communications (BA:NYSE)
  6. SpaceNews · Primary
    Space Force’s new MUOS satellites to use Boeing’s 702MP spacecraft platform
  7. Defence-industry ·
    U.S. Space Force selects Boeing for up to $2 billion MUOS SLE contract to deliver two narrowband communications satellites