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York Space Systems demonstrates two-way tactical UHF comms from low Earth orbit for the U.S. Space Force

York Space Systems said a satellite it built for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated two-way tactical communications using ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links from low Earth orbit. The test validates LEO-to-user bidirectional connectivity using UHF for tactical communications needs.

Discovered 2026-06-24T06:12:20.497794-07:00 | 2026-06-24T06:12:20.497794-07:00

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  • Demonstrated two-way UHF tactical communications from low Earth orbit provides an on-ramp to more resilient, user-facing satcom—particularly for scenarios where traditional links and anti-jam approaches are insufficient, building on the Space Force’s growing focus on tactical/secure comms hardware like anti-jam comms satellite contracts.
  • The result directly informs how U.S. Space Force programs may extend beyond protected SATCOM architectures toward waveform- and band-diverse tactical links, relevant to ongoing terminal/modem modernization efforts such as multi-band/multi-orbit SATCOM terminal trials.
  • By proving UHF bidirectional performance from LEO, the demo adds technical momentum to the broader shift toward distributed, networked space communications capabilities—complementing recent emphasis on improving airborne and expeditionary connectivity, including tanker satcom priorities.

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Air & Space Forces Mag SpaceNews.com
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2026-06-24T06:12:20.497794-07:00
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