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Northrop Grumman delivers 21 satellites for military constellation
Original: Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation
Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 data-relay satellites for a US military constellation, according to SpaceNews. The spacecraft are designed to relay data between military platforms, supporting communications and missile-tracking efforts in orbit. The delivery marks a significant production milestone in the Pentagon's push to build proliferated low-Earth-orbit satellite networks for resilient battlefield connectivity.
Why now: The delivery is a major milestone in the Pentagon's buildout of resilient low-Earth-orbit military communications infrastructure.
Northrop GrummanUS militarySpace Development Agency
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