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Boeing Named 3rd Competitor for Space Force ESS Satellite System Contract

Jeffrey Hill

Monday, October 5th, 2020

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Logo atop Boeing headquarters. Photo: Boeing.

Boeing [BA] has confirmed that it is the third manufacturer to receive a development contract to build a satellite payload prototype and communications architecture for the U.S. Space Force’s Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program. They will compete with rival space systems manufacturers Northrop Grumman [NOC] and Lockheed Martin [LMT] for the full ESS system contract, which is expected to be awarded in 2025. According to Space Force specifications, the ESS military satellite system should: feature enhanced resilience and cybersecurity capabilities;…

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