Space Force Beefs Up Military’s Communication Network
Tethering WGS-12 to the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service ground system is like hooking up a prizefighter with the best corner team; it’s where the Space Force’s prime space capabilities get to flex.
It’s a statement piece, really, saying loud and clear that we’re in it to keep our comms infrastructure a step ahead of the shadows and specters lurking in the digital domain.
Michelle Parker, a bigwig at Boeing, says WGS-12 will be like having over 1,500 personal communication channels, all thanks to its high tech beam technology.
“We are proud to be a mission partner and are ready to continue providing protected tactical communications to the warfighter,” said Parker in a statement.
The whole satellite is being built in El Segundo, California, and should be ready to go by 2029.
It’s a long haul, sure, but good things – scratch that, great things – take time, especially when you’re building a titan.
What’s the WGS System All About?
Diving deeper, the WGS constellation isn’t just a bunch of satellites playing tag in orbit; it’s the backbone of the military’s chatter web, stretching its arms out to the Department of Defense, NATO, and beyond since its first launch in ’07.
Think of the WGS system as the military’s giant communication superhighway, keeping us and our allies informed and making sure we’re all singing from the same sheet of music.
WGS-12 is just the latest addition to this ever-growing network, ensuring communication stays strong for years.
Sealing the Deal for Tomorrow’s Security
So, when the ink dried on Boeing’s contract for WGS-12, it wasn’t just a business deal; it was a pledge.
A pledge to keep the lifelines of liberty unbroken, to ensure that when the world asks if we’re ready, our reply, clear and unfaltering, rings out: Always.
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