U.S. Space Force contracts commercial space company to design GPS satellites
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Sierra Space has been contracted by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design next-gen “Resilient GPS” (R‑GPS) satellites. These are smaller, cost‑effective satellites intended to bolster the existing GPS constellation and protect them against jamming and spoofing by adversaries. The R-GPS program gained pace as per the new “Quick Start” authority established under Section 229 of the National Defense Authorization Act. This provision empowers the U.S. Space Force to rapidly launch new initiatives in response to evolving threats or technological advancements, streamlining the process for initiating critical defense programs.
Publication: Sierra Space
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