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ESS

Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
ESS
Designation
ESS
Alternate Designation
Evolved Strategic SATCOM, Evolved Strategic Satellite
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Boeing
Date of Introduction
2030
Description

The Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) is a United States Space Force (USSF) program at delivering a new secure and resilient communications satellite constellation in the late 2020s. The USSF expects to award a contract for the new military satellite by 2025. The USSF Evolved Strategic Satellite (ESS) Communications is a new constellation consisting on four spacecraft to be placed into orbit by 2033. Boeing was awarded a $2.8 billion contract to build the new constellation on July 3, 2025.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Satellites
Status Under Development
Also Known As Evolved Strategic SATCOM, Evolved Strategic Satellite
Origin United States of America
Contractor Boeing
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2030
Total Production 4
Unitary Cost USD $700 million
Details
Country of Origin United States
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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