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Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking - SpaceNews

Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking    SpaceNews

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Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking - SpaceNews

Why this matters for military families

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