The Army is planning to launch a constellation of communication satellites for the first time in 50 years. An urgent need for beyond line of site communications is needed to support future Army systems. A pathfinder project of eight satellites should launch in nine months, according to Army officials. Orbital Science's Minotaur and SpaceX's Falcon 1 are the launch vehicles of choice.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Army to Launch Satellite Constellation for Beyond Line of Site Comms
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 9:14 AM
Labels: Communications, New Space, US Military
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