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Pentagon Launches GHOST-R Program for Advanced Satellite Surveillance

2/20/2026

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The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit seeks proposals for the Geosynchronous High-Resolution Optical Space-Based Tactical Reconnaissance (GHOST-R) program.
It aims to acquire commercially produced satellites to monitor geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) and enhance surveillance capabilities.
Vendors must deliver a high-resolution image of a GEO object within 24 months and transfer operations within 36 months.
Proposals are due by March 3, 2026, with emphasis on cost efficiency and cybersecurity compliance.

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The Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit seeks proposals for the Geosynchronous High-Resolution Optical Space-Based Tactical Reconnaissance (GHOST-R) program.
It aims to acquire commercially produced satellites to monitor geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) and enhance surveillance capabilities.
Vendors must deliver a high-resolution image of a GEO object within 24 months and transfer operations within 36 months.
Proposals are due by March 3, 2026, with emphasis on cost efficiency and cybersecurity compliance.