Space Force Polar Satcom Sats Complete On-Orbit Checkout

Rendering of a next-generation overhead persistent infrared polar satellite being built by Northrop Grumman.

Credit: Northrop Grumman
LOS ANGELES–The U.S. Space Force’s two newest polar satellite communications (Satcom) spacecraft are now operational, less than three months after launch. The Enhanced Polar Satcom-Recapitalization (EPS-R) satellites were built by Northrop Grumman and launched Aug. 11 as part of a joint program...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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