SpaceX wins $2.29B to speed Space Force’s LEO communications ‘backbone’

SpaceX wins $2.29B to speed Space Force’s LEO communications ‘backbone’Photo: Breaking Defense

The SpaceX “backbone” constellation will support the broader Space Data Network, which will include the Space Development Agency’s Transport layer satellites

Why this matters for military families

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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