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Northrop Grumman delivers 21 satellites for military constellation
Original: Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation
Northrop Grumman has delivered 21 data-relay satellites destined for a US military constellation, according to SpaceNews. The satellites are designed to pass data between spacecraft and ground forces, forming part of a growing Pentagon effort to build resilient space-based communications networks. The delivery marks a production milestone for the defense contractor, though details on launch timing and the customer program were not included in the initial report.
Why now: The delivery is a notable production milestone in the Pentagon's push for proliferated space communications architecture.
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