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Space Force Modernizes Satellite Control with $175M Upgrade

9/23/2025

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The Space Force will use NOAA antennas to bolster the Satellite Control Network (SCN) for military satellites.
Col. Patrick Little announced a $175.3 million modernization for FY 2025–2026.
Space Systems Command awarded Boecore and Sphinx Defense to develop the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM), linking SCN centers with commercial providers; JAM expands capacity without antennas and begins with unified S-band frequencies.

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Story summary

The Space Force will use NOAA antennas to bolster the Satellite Control Network (SCN) for military satellites.
Col. Patrick Little announced a $175.3 million modernization for FY 2025–2026.
Space Systems Command awarded Boecore and Sphinx Defense to develop the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM), linking SCN centers with commercial providers; JAM expands capacity without antennas and begins with unified S-band frequencies.