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Space Force Funds Three Satellites for Global Sky Tracking | Birmingham News
The Space Force just poured $615 million into three companies to build a next-gen satellite network designed to track missiles and enemy aircraft from space—creating an unbreakable, real-time surveillance layer for global security. Rocket Lab alone snagged nearly $400 million, joining SpaceX in a strategic push to diversify the military’s space capabilities and avoid over-reliance on any single provider. This move taps into the commercial space industry to build a more resilient, robust system that complements traditional ground-based tracking, ensuring U.S. forces stay ahead no matter what…
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