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The Space Force is implementing an incremental strategy for the Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) program, which seeks to migrate legacy and new orbital warfare systems to a cloud-based platform. Established in 2023, R2C2 is designed to enhance satellite responsiveness in a contested space environment.

Initial goals to onboard 15-25 legacy programs within two years faced challenges, leading to a reassessment of the approach. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office has hired Space Dynamics Laboratory as a lead systems integrator and increased software delivery cycles. Concurrently, the Space Force is developing small, maneuverable satellites under the RG-XX program to augment existing capabilities.