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• Sandra Erwin
The U.S. Space Force is soliciting industry concepts for satellites that can rapidly locate and inspect objects in orbit while expanding commercial spacecraft’s role in detecting GPS jamming and other electronic interference. The developments underscore growing demand for persistent space-domain awareness and responsive on-orbit operations.
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The U.S. Space Force is soliciting industry concepts for satellites that can rapidly locate and inspect objects in orbit while expanding commercial spacecraft’s role in detecting GPS jamming and other electronic interference. The developments underscore growing demand for persistent space-domain awareness and responsive on-orbit operations.
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