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Space Force gives SpaceX design latitude on $2.3 billion low-Earth-orbit satellite network

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The U.S. Space Force will let SpaceX determine the number and configuration of spacecraft for a new $2.3 billion low-Earth-orbit satellite network, specifying required performance rather than prescribing the system’s architecture. The approach gives the contractor greater flexibility in designing the military constellation.

Discovered 2026-09-16T06:51:57.824891-07:00 | 2026-09-16T06:51:57.824891-07:00

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  • The $2.3 billion program reflects continued U.S. investment in military low-Earth-orbit satellite networks and space-based capabilities.
  • A performance-based approach gives SpaceX latitude over constellation design, shifting emphasis from prescribed spacecraft configurations to meeting defined operational requirements.

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