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Space Force moves from SDA transport layer to new space data network ‘backbone’ – Breaking Defense

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Space Force moves from SDA transport layer to new space data network 'backbone' - Breaking Defense

WASHINGTON – The Space Force once again has no plans to fund future iterations of its Space Development Agency (SDA)-managed data relay constellation, choosing instead to build a new constellation dubbed the “backbone” of the service’s budding Space Data Network (SDN), officials revealed. “Tranche 3’s transportation layer is not funded,” Space Force officials said Tuesday. … Read more

Space Force establishes ‘Moon-Star Coordination’ office to focus beyond Earth orbit

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Space Force establishes 'Moon-Star Coordination' office to focus beyond Earth orbit

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is establishing a dedicated acquisition office focused on lunar space, the region between Earth and the moon, as it begins to more formally evaluate requirements beyond traditional Earth orbit. “We’re launching a Lunar and Star Coordination Office on the acquisition side of the Space Force to focus on exactly … Read more