U.S. Space Force says it will work with Golden Dome to integrate satellite networks at a new operations center

The US Space Force plans to link satellite networks from multiple providers through a new Mission Operations Center that will support the planned Golden Dome missile-defence architecture. The centre will act as the ground hub for the Space Data Network Backbone, allowing operators to route data between constellations in real time and combine information from different sensors. Space Systems Command awarded Viasat a $115 million initial task order under a contract with a $450 million ceiling to integrate and deploy the centre, building on earlier orders involving five satellite network suppliers.