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Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites

The U.S. Space Force will select contractors to develop its next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites, launching a procurement phase to field new GEO-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Awards will determine industry partners responsible for design, production and integration of the new GEO ISR fleet.

Discovered 2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00 | 2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Starts selection of industry teams to design and build the Space Force's next GEO reconnaissance satellites, a procurement step toward fielding persistent GEO ISR and modernizing high‑altitude intelligence capabilities, as the Space Force plans a GEO surveillance fleet.
  • Contractor choices will shape industrial winners, technical architectures and integration with operational constructs such as the Space Force's newly established space EW and SATCOM operations centers.

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2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00
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2026-01-28T03:50:47.972308-08:00
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