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Satellite Surveillance Gaps Exposed as Adversaries Develop Anti-Satellite Capabilities

The game has changed in space - it's no longer a safe haven, but a high-stakes warfighting domain where adversaries are rapidly developing anti-satellite capabilities to take down our satellites. The 2007 Chinese anti-satellite test was a wake-up call, sparking a rush to orbit and creating a complex, congested space environment that's vulnerable to both kinetic and non-kinetic threats.

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Space Force Expands Satellite Surveillance Contract to $6.2 Billion

The Space Force is supercharging its satellite surveillance capabilities with a massive $4.4 billion boost to its Andromeda program, bringing the total contract value to a whopping $6.2 billion. This expansion will enable the military to stay ahead of emerging threats and support next-generation space domain awareness efforts.

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