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Multi-Orbit SATCOM Is More Resilient—But Not Without Challenges, Officials Say

July 30, 2025 | By Shaun Waterman
While the U.S. and its allies up their efforts to build out multi-orbit, multi-constellation satellite communications that are harder for an enemy to disrupt, officials noted technical and cost challenges, particularly for the user in the field.

Space Force Spending Too Big Before Proving Laser Comms Works: Watchdog

Feb. 26, 2025 | By David Roza
The Space Force’s investment into satellite laser communications development is outpacing its own commitment to proving the technology works, the Government Accountability Office warned in a report published Feb. 26.

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