Hey there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, we have some interesting news about SpaceX and their latest project.

According to reports from Reuters, SpaceX’s Starshield unit has been working on a classified contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) since 2021. The goal? To build a network of spy satellites that can operate as a swarm in low orbits.

The contract is said to be worth $1.8 billion and involves building “hundreds” of satellites with Earth-imaging capabilities. This could significantly advance the US government and military’s ability to spot potential targets around the globe.

SpaceX’s Starshield website describes the project as a government-focused secure satellite network, owned by the US government and controlled by DoD Space Force. The company has also signed a contract with the US Space Force to provide satellite communications for the military.

While details about the operational timeline and other companies involved are still unclear, it’s clear that SpaceX is making significant strides in the realm of space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems.