06/10/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/10/2021 11:35
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven highlighted the need for more resilient satellite communication systems, including between satellites and unmanned aerial systems (UAS),with General John Raymond, Chief of the U.S. Space Force, who affirmed his commitment to the priority and agreed with the senator on the need to stay ahead of the nation's adversaries in developing satellite technologies. Specifically, Hoeven outlined the following priorities he is working to advance:
'Our adversaries are continually trying to surpass our defense capabilities,' said Hoeven. 'That's why developing laser communications and establishing the new LEO mission are so important. Both are key to ensuring our satellite communications system is resilient and secure. With the work at General Atomics and the satellite operations center that we're working to bring to Grand Forks, our state is well-positioned yet again to play a critical role in the future of our nation's defense.'
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