The U.S. Air Force hopes to outsource the day-to-day operation of its Wideband Global Satcom communications satellites as early as next year, according to a top service official. The Air Force has been taking exploratory steps toward fully outsourcing most of its satellite operations for nearly a year. In theory, such a move could save money by allowing the service to reduce or possibly even eliminate much of its satellite control infrastructure, industry sources have said. It would also allow Air Force staff to concentrate on other duties.
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