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The critical design review is scheduled for this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Space Systems Command awarded BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/space\/2025\/06\/03\/space-force-awards-bae-12b-deal-for-missile-tracking-satellites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/space\/2025\/06\/03\/space-force-awards-bae-12b-deal-for-missile-tracking-satellites\/\">$1.2 billion firm-fixed-price other transaction authority contract<\/a> for Epoch 2 in May 2025, the command said. First delivery is planned for fiscal year 2029, according to Space Systems Command. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis milestone was achieved by a talented and dedicated team working in close collaboration,\u201d 1st Lt. Sabrina Taylor, SYD 84 Epoch 2 chief systems engineer, said in a statement. \u201cUsing advanced digital tools allowed us to ensure the design is sound and ready for the next phase. \u2026 Collectively, we are demonstrating we can move quickly while maintaining technical excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epoch 2 follows Epoch 1, a 12-satellite constellation being built by Millennium Space Systems, according to SpaceNews. The program is designed to provide persistent tracking of advanced missile threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur team is delivering to outpace the threat,\u201d Lt. Col. 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