The U.S. Space Force is focusing on ‘small GEO’ satellites, weighing 300 to 500 kilograms, to enhance military communications more cost-effectively and efficiently.

These satellites offer geostationary capabilities at reduced costs and quicker development times compared to traditional multi-ton GEO satellites.

Cordell DeLaPena, a key Space Force official, emphasized their need for agile and resilient communication systems.

Clare Hopper, head of the Space Force’s Commercial Satellite Communications Office, announced a new program called “maneuverable GEO.”

This program will leverage innovations in the small GEO sector for satellite communications and military satellite leasing, with proposals expected soon, Space News has reported.

Small GEO satellites provide flexible and cost-effective options for the Space Force, offering continuous, fixed-position communication capabilities traditionally associated with larger satellites.

Written by B.C. Begley