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U.K. Wants Increased SATCOM Sharing Arrangement With U.S., Shelton Says

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

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U.K. Wants Increased SATCOM Sharing Arrangement With U.S., Shelton Says

Gen. William Shelton, Commander, Air Force Space Command. Photo: Air Force.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --The United Kingdom would like to increase its level of satellite communications (SATCOM) partnership with the United States, though nothing has been formalized, according to the head of the U.S.' space efforts. Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) chief Gen. William Shelton told reporters Tuesday here at the National Space Symposium the United Kingdom might like some sort of "reserve"-like capability that would be available on-demand. But Shelton warned that no contracts have been signed and that this…

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