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U.S. Space Force Looks to Mesh Network in Future for Satellite Control Network

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, May 26th, 2022

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U.S. Space Force Looks to Mesh Network in Future for Satellite Control Network

The U.S. Space Force is looking to modernize its Satellite Control Network (SCN), including the future SCN use of a mesh network to improve SCN's defense against adversary cyber attacks. "Our scheduling system still operates off DOS [disk operating system]--1990s technology," Col. Roy Rockwell, commander of Space Operations Command's Space DELTA 6 at Schriever Space Force Base, Colo., told a Space Force Association virtual forum on May 26. "We are working through an upgrade that should be complete by the…

Congress

House Appropriators Unveil $1.07 Trillion FY ‘27 Defense Bill, Restore Funds For E-7, Army Aviation

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MOSA Implementation By Pentagon Lagging, GAO Official Says

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HASC Wants Info On Army’s Plans To Pursue Autonomous Aerial Delivery, Surface Vessels For Logistics

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Congress

McConnell: “Safe To Conclude There Will Not Be A Third Reconciliation Bill”

Two top GOP senators on the Senate Appropriations Committee are opposing a third reconciliation bill. The Trump administration’s total $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 defense request is split between $1.15 […]