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Space Data Network Backbone
Space Force contract for SpaceX space-based data transport network.
A Space Force contract awarded to SpaceX for the Space Data Network Backbone, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency optical inter-satellite links and space-to-ground data transport using the Starshield constellation for national security users.
Award detail
- Agency
- U.S. Space Force
- Award ID
- FA8810-26-C-0010
- Ceiling value
- $2.29B
- Vehicle
- Firm-fixed-price (IDIQ task orders)
- Awarded
- 2026-05-05
- Period of performance ends
- 2031-05-04
Frequently asked
- What is the Space Data Network Backbone contract?
- A Space Force contract awarded to SpaceX for the Space Data Network Backbone, providing high-bandwidth, low-latency optical inter-satellite links and space-to-ground data transport using the Starshield constellation for national security users.
- Which agency awarded the Space Data Network Backbone contract?
- The Space Data Network Backbone contract was awarded by U.S. Space Force under a Firm-fixed-price (IDIQ task orders) vehicle.
- How much is the Space Data Network Backbone contract worth?
- The Space Data Network Backbone contract has a value of $2.29B, awarded on 2026-05-05.
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