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March 31, 2023 | International, C4ISR

Space Force seeking more narrowband communication satellites

The effort will extend the life of the MUOS constellation until the service crafts a longer term plan for narrowband communications.

https://www.c4isrnet.com/battlefield-tech/space/2023/03/31/space-force-seeking-more-narrowband-communication-satellites/

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