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New Space Engineering Drives Adaptability in Military Orbit
The US military is shifting its space architecture to focus on resilient low Earth orbit constellations, driven by the need for adaptability and survivability in an increasingly contested domain. Commercial space innovations, such as rapid manufacturing and software-defined systems, are being integrated into defense space programs to enable faster and more cost-effective development of military space capabilities. This shift is being driven by the US Space Force and the Space Development Agency, and is expected to have significant implications for the future of military space systems. The article was first reported by Unknown Source.