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US Naval Lab Receives Space Force Antenna System

2 sources · first reported 9d ago

The US Naval Research Laboratory has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the US Space Force's Space Systems Command to expand joint satellite tracking and testing capabilities. The system was transferred to the NRL's Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Maryland. This move aims to boost the lab's satellite testing capabilities.

Why it matters

The new antenna system enhances the US Navy's ability to track and test satellites, improving its space situational awareness and joint operational capabilities. This development highlights the growing importance of space-based assets in modern military operations.

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