The US Air Force is looking into the military potential of commercial satellite constellations , and has signed a $ 28 m deal with SpaceX to expand the use of its Starlink broadband capabilities . Low Earth orbit ( constellation ) commercial satellite services are set to expand over the next few years , providing low - cost internet access globally . The military currently depends on a combination of geostationary commercial and military satellites , and is keen and ready to adopt LEO constellations at the earliest opportunity , according to Greg ##son , chief scientist at the Air ##link Strategic Development Analysis and Experimentation office .
The US Air Force is looking into the military potential of commercial satellite constellations, and has signed a $28m deal with SpaceX to explore the use of its Starlink broadband services. Low Earth orbit (LEO) commercial satellite services are set to expand over the next few years, providing low-cost internet access globally. The military currently depends on a combination of geostationary commercial and military satellites, and is keen and ready to adopt LEO constellations at the earliest opportunity, according to Greg Spanjers, chief scientist at the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office.