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SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion to Accelerate Space Force’s LEO Data Backbone
Key Takeaways
- SpaceX will build a low Earth orbit communications backbone for the Space Data Network.
- The agreement is worth $2.29 billion and targets an operational prototype by end-2027.
- The system is designed to link sensors and shooters with resilient global data transport.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com