Space Force Eyes Commercial Antennas to Control Satellites

Space Force Eyes Commercial Antennas to Control Satellites

The Space Force is starting a new competition to bolster its aging network of antennas that track and manage Pentagon and other U.S. government satellites—and this time, acquisition officials are open to leasing commercial systems or even paying for commercial antennas as a service. The post Space Force Interested in Commercial Antennas to Control Satellites appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.

U.S. Space Force Solicits Commercial Proposals for Restructured SCAR Ground Antenna Network – SatNews

On Sept. 28, 2026, the U.S. Space Force posted a final solicitation opening a new competitive procurement for next-generation ground antenna infrastructure to manage military satellite command and control operations. […]