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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T22:37:31.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.airandspaceforces.com",
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    "Space Development Agency Awards Tactical SATCOM Demo Contract",
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  "textContent": "The Space Development Agency is shelling out $30 million to see how it can use a commercial satellite network for tactical communications. The contract award to AST SpaceMobile, announced Feb. 23, is the agency's first use of a vendor pool meant for demonstration and experimentation contracts.\n\nThe post Space Development Agency Awards Tactical SATCOM Demo Contract appeared first on Air & Space Forces Magazine.",
  "title": "Space Development Agency Awards Tactical SATCOM Demo Contract"
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