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Space

Air Force Issues Space Fence Final RFP

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

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The Air Force Friday issued its long-awaited final request for proposals (RFP) for its next-generation space debris radar tracking system, according to a recent posting on Federal Business Opportunities. The system, called Space Fence, will track orbiting objects and other debris passing over the United States that could damage satellites. It will replace the Air Force Space Surveillance System (AFSSS), or VHF Fence, that has been in service since 1961 (Defense Daily, Sept. 26). Air Force spokeswoman Maj. Tracy Bunko…

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