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Space Force Delays Key Missile-Tracking Satellites by Three Months

4/11/2025

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The U.S. Space Force faces a three-month delay in awarding its contract for new missile-tracking satellites, crucial for bolstering defense against rising hypersonic threats from Russia and China. The Epoch 2 program, designed to deploy up to 18 satellites, now aims for a May 2023 decision amidst ongoing budget uncertainties.

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The U.S. Space Force faces a three-month delay in awarding its contract for new missile-tracking satellites, crucial for bolstering defense against rising hypersonic threats from Russia and China. The Epoch 2 program, designed to deploy up to 18 satellites, now aims for a May 2023 decision amidst ongoing budget uncertainties.