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SpaceX wins $2.29B to speed Space Force's LEO communications 'backbone' - Breaking Defense

SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion to Accelerate Space Force’s LEO Data Backbone

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX $2.29 billion to speed development of a low Earth orbit communications backbone for the Space Data Network, with an operational prototype due by the end of 2027.

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.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

York Space argues Pentagon shake-up will not erase demand for military satellite networks

York Space Systems is defending its growth strategy as the Space Force folds key Space Development Agency functions into a new acquisition structure and reshapes the future of its satellite transport programs.

Key Takeaways

York’s recent expansion has been driven largely by Space Development Agency transport-layer contracts.
The Pentagon is moving SDA programs into a broader Space Force acquisition structure and transitioning the transport layer into the Space Data Network.

DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via spacenews.com