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York Space Systems Launches 21 Satellites for National Security

8/26/2025

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York Space Systems has delivered 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency's data transport mission, launching on September 10 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The satellites will enhance Link 16 connectivity for military operations, improving national security capabilities.
This mission is part of a plan to deploy 126 data transport and 28 missile warning satellites by 2027.
York collaborates with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman and has conducted multiple launches this year.

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York Space Systems has delivered 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency's data transport mission, launching on September 10 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The satellites will enhance Link 16 connectivity for military operations, improving national security capabilities.
This mission is part of a plan to deploy 126 data transport and 28 missile warning satellites by 2027.
York collaborates with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman and has conducted multiple launches this year.