Boeing Unveils Ambitious Plans for Revolutionary Satellite Network to Empower U.S. Space Force
Boeing has obtained one of three development agreements to create a satellite payload prototype and establish a new secure, robust satellite communications framework for the U.S. Space Force’s Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) initiative.
ESS will serve as a military satellite communications (MILSATCOM) system, representing a vital element of the U.S. Space Force’s strategic approach.
The preliminary ESS development agreement is estimated at $298 million. Contracts for the complete ESS system are anticipated to be granted in 2025.
“We have collaborated closely with the Space Force to outline a program that meets our nation’s requirements,” stated Troy Dawson, Vice President of Boeing Government Satellite Systems.
“By utilizing our knowledge in digital engineering and cutting-edge technologies, along with synergies across both our governmental and commercial platforms, we’re distinctively positioned to provide the necessary solutions to counter the continuously advancing threats,” he further noted.
Boeing’s commitment to the U.S. government’s SATCOM mission spans over six decades, encompassing initiatives that cover air, land, and space domains. The company’s fortified MILSATCOM solutions include extremely high-frequency payloads, the Wideband Global SATCOM constellation, the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service, and the Protected Tactical SATCOM initiative, which ensure survivable, secure, and resilient communications for the U.S. military and its allies.
Boeing stands as the globe’s largest aerospace enterprise and a premier supplier of commercial aircraft, defense, space, and security systems, as well as global services. As a leading U.S. exporter, the company caters to commercial and governmental clients across more than 150 nations. Boeing employs over 160,000 individuals globally and capitalizes on the skills of a worldwide supplier network.
Building upon a foundation of aerospace excellence, Boeing persists in pioneering technology and innovation, fulfilling the needs of its customers, and investing in its workforce and future advancements.
