"Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein described the software layer as a 'glue layer' that would enable officers to manage and control radars, sensors, and missile batteries across services."
"The Golden Dome initiative is expected to employ a constellation of thousands of satellites equipped with interceptors, with data centers in space providing automated control through an AI network."
"Trump selected a design in May 2025 with a $175 billion price tag, expected to be operational by the end of his term in 2029."
"As of 2024, SpaceX held more than $22 billion in government contracts, including NASA resupply missions and classified intelligence satellites through its Starshield program."
SpaceX is part of a consortium of nine companies working on the core operating software for the Golden Dome missile defense system. This initiative aims to integrate satellite communications for military operations. The Golden Dome concept was initiated by President Trump in 2025, with plans for a satellite constellation and AI-controlled data centers. The software will connect various defense capabilities, and testing is scheduled for summer 2026. The project has a projected cost of up to $831 billion over 20 years, with SpaceX securing significant military contracts.
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