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Link 182 Space Communications Contract
Space Force contract for Link 182 satellite communications interoperability.
A Space Force contract awarded to SpaceX to develop and integrate Link 16 communications capabilities on the Starshield satellite constellation, enabling direct beyond-line-of-sight connectivity between space assets and Link 16 tactical data network terminals used by all military services.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Space Force
- Award ID
- FA8810-26-C-0007
- Ceiling value
- $57M
- Vehicle
- Firm-fixed-price
- Awarded
- 2026-04-15
- Period of performance ends
- 2028-04-14
Frequently asked
- What is the Link 182 Space Communications Contract contract?
- A Space Force contract awarded to SpaceX to develop and integrate Link 16 communications capabilities on the Starshield satellite constellation, enabling direct beyond-line-of-sight connectivity between space assets and Link 16 tactical data network terminals used by all military services.
- Which agency awarded the Link 182 Space Communications Contract contract?
- The Link 182 Space Communications Contract contract was awarded by U.S. Space Force under a Firm-fixed-price vehicle.
- How much is the Link 182 Space Communications Contract contract worth?
- The Link 182 Space Communications Contract contract has a value of $57M, awarded on 2026-04-15.
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$57M Space Force contract for Link 16 on Starshield, April 2026 — Awarded 2026-04-15 — Period of performance through 2028-04-14
Breaking Defense: SpaceX wins $57M Space Force contract to bring Link 16 to Starshield satellitesVerified2026-04-15