The most ambitious U.S. military project in space has a new owner: SpaceX

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The U.S. government has selected SpaceX to serve as the backbone of a military telecommunications system. The contract centers on Starshield-based services and aims to support global broadband communications for tactical use, missile launch detection, and sensor-to-shooter connectivity. The Pentagon has invested $2.29 billion in the effort, and SpaceX must deliver a fully operational prototype by the end of 2027. Other contractors will still handle tracking layers, and officials want to add a second supplier to reduce dependence on a single vendor. This move creates a large defense communications opportunity around satellite infrastructure, integration, and long-term support.

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