SpaceX awarded $2.2B contract for military data network with laser links and advanced encryption
SpaceX has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract by the US Space Force to develop a military data network using advanced technology. This project involves creating a satellite constellation designed to securely transmit military data through contested environments. The contract requires SpaceX to deliver a fully operational prototype by the end of 2027.
- ▪The contract is for the Space Data Network Backbone, a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.
- ▪SpaceX will utilize laser inter-satellite links to enhance communication and reduce latency.
- ▪This award adds to SpaceX's existing military contracts, bringing their total to over $4 billion.
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