The Journal of Space Commerce

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SKYNET 6A Satellite Passes Critical Design Review

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Tom Patton
Jul 18, 2022
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Airbus has achieved a key milestone with the successful completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the UK Ministry of Defense’s (MOD) next secure military communications satellite, SKYNET 6A.

"Achieving this crucial milestone is tangible proof that in partnership with Defense Digital in the Ministry of Defense we are firmly on track and making gre…

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