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Space Force awards five companies contracts to demonstrate Space Data Network interoperability

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The Space Force has selected five companies for new awards intended to demonstrate how multiple satellite networks can connect to its emerging Space Data Network. The effort focuses on interoperability across diverse networks as the service develops a more integrated space-based communications architecture.

Discovered 2026-08-17T06:19:47.656195-07:00 | 2026-08-17T06:19:47.656195-07:00

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  • The awards test whether multiple satellite networks can interoperate with the Space Data Network, a key step toward integrating space-based communications and data infrastructure.
  • Demonstrating connectivity across different networks could shape future requirements for satellite operators, network providers and defense contractors.
  • The cluster signals continued Space Force investment in a more connected military space architecture, although the available reporting does not identify the five companies or contract values.

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