In August, the U.S. Space Force selected five companies to help develop its next-generation Space Data Network, an open architecture intended to connect commercial satellite systems through standardized interfaces and reduce dependence on any single provider.

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Paul Maguire is the CEO and Co-founder of Knowmadics, an innovative solutions provider addressing critical security requirements for both terrestrial and space-based assets. He is a former Naval Intelligence Officer specializing in Space Collections,...