Defense Acquisition Magazine March-April 2025

THE FUTURE OF SPACE FORCE SOFTWARE ACQUISITIONS—

A CASE STUDY IN Satellite

Communications by LT. COL. LAILA S. BARASHA, USSF, MAJ. SAMUEL JUNG, USSF, and CONRAD K. CHONG

U.S. Space Force antennas sit within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 26, 2024. The 162nd EWCD protects critical satellite communication links from electromagnetic interference threats. Source: U.S. Air Force photo This photo was cropped to show detail. This image was edited using multiple filters and dodging and burning techniques .

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