Event Brief
May 30, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
Pentagon accelerates orbit-based aircraft tracking via $4B SpaceX deal
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The Pentagon’s plans to track aircraft from orbit were accelerated with a new $4B SpaceX deal.
WHO: The Pentagon and SpaceX
WHAT: A new $4B SpaceX deal to build a satellite network for tracking aircraft from orbit.
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To accelerate Pentagon plans for a satellite network that can track aircraft from orbit.
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