SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket on June 17. Credit: SpaceX ARLINGTON, Virginia–The U.S. Space Force is partnering with SpaceX to field a new satellite communications (satcom) network that will eventually host nearly 500 spacecraft, a senior service official said June 18. The Milnet constellation would eventually be integrated into a broader U.S. military... Space Force, SpaceX Developing ‘Milnet’ Satcom Network is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership. Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password. Not a member? Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.