Officials hedge SpaceX aircraft-tracking satellite bet with three smaller company contracts

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Officials hedge SpaceX aircraft-tracking satellite bet with three smaller company contracts

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US officials diversify SpaceX's satellite contracts by awarding three smaller companies, including Rocket Labs and STR, alongside an unknown firm for space-based aircraft tracking projects. This suggests a hedged approach to military satellite services.

Rocket Labs, STR, and one mystery company are the latest space-based AMTI awardees.

Security Deals AI & Tech SpaceX satellite contracts Rocket Labs STR space-based tracking defense industry

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