What Happened
New Competition Seeks Leasing Or Service-Based Solutions
The Space Force is launching a new competition to bolster its network of antennas that track and manage Pentagon and other U.S. government satellites. The service is open to leasing commercial systems or paying for commercial antennas as a service, with three areas of interest including government-owned, leasing, and antenna-as-a-service models. The move aims to revitalize the Cold War-era Satellite Control Network, which is under strain due to increasing satellite launches. The Space Force announced the competition in a Sept. 24 notice, with companies having until Oct. 15 to submit white papers, as reported by Unknown Source.