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The U.S. military is increasingly relying on commercial satellite companies to obtain critical information about potential threats in space.

This reflects the growing role of the private sector in national security operations.

The Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) started as a pilot program in 2015, and there has been recent coverage about its expansion.

The role of private companies in supporting national security in the space industry is becoming increasingly important, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the development of the space industry and national security strategies.

U.S. military increases reliance on commercial industry for space intelligence

December 12, 2024

Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command, speaks Dec. 11, 2024, with Space Force Association president Bill Woolf at the Spacepower Conference. Credit: SFA

ORLANDO, Fla. - The U.S military is increasingly turning to commercial satellite companies to gain critical intelligence about potential threats in space, reflecting the growing role of the private sector in national security operations. 

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