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SpaceX wins $4B deal to accelerate deployment of aircraft-tracking satellites

1 source · first reported 25d ago

SpaceX has won a $4B deal to accelerate the deployment of aircraft-tracking satellites for the US Space Force, which will serve as an option to replace AWACS aircraft and bolster its AMTI capabilities.

Why it matters

This deal will enhance the Space Force's ability to track airborne targets and potentially replace AWACS aircraft, improving its surveillance and tracking capabilities.

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