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Pentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization efforts

Why it’s here: Covers a Space Force/SSC contract award and new mission operations center for the Space Data Network tied to Golden Dome, a core US federal procurement and national security story.

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  1. 9d agoDefenseScoopPentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization effortsSpace Systems Command awards Viasat an IDIQ with a $450M ceiling to design, field, and scale the Missions Operation Center for the Space Data Network Backbone.
    4 articles · 2 outlets
    1. 9d agoBreaking DefenseKey Space Force satellites can’t talk to each other, likely requiring $1B solution: Sources
    2. 9d agoDefenseScoopPickupPentagon launching mission operations center for Space Data Network to support Golden Dome and other modernization efforts
    3. 9d agoBreaking DefenseEarliestDoD taps Viasat to field operations ‘center’ for Golden Dome satellite data relay network
    4. 3d agoBreaking DefenseSDA explores integration of SpaceX laser communication terminals with missile tracking sats
    SpaceDefenseSpace Systems Command awards Viasat $450M Space Data Network contract71 linked

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  • Viasat

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