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US Space Force Awards $2B MUOS SLE Contract to Boeing

June 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Space Force awards $2 billion contract to Boeing for MUOS SLE programme.
Boeing will design and build two new space vehicles.
Launch windows for new vehicles are slated for 2031 and 2032.
New vehicles will extend MUOS constellation's operational lifespan to 2035.

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Strategic Implications

This deal may indicate the US Space Force's commitment to extending the lifespan of its satellite communications constellations. The partnership with Boeing suggests a focus on leveraging established industry expertise to support critical warfighter capabilities, which could enhance the overall effectiveness of space-based tactical communications.

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What Happened

Boeing To Design And Build Two New Space Vehicles

The US Space Force has reached a $2 billion development and procurement deal with Boeing to support the life extension programme for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite communications constellation. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing will design and build two new space vehicles, which are expected to launch in 2031 and 2032 and extend the MUOS constellation’s operational lifespan to 2035. The MUOS SLE initiative is being led by the Narrowband SATCOM Division of the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command. This development was first reported by Janes.

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