USSF Integrated Operations Network (ION)

Abstract

The ION will provide a secure, reliable, multi-classification transport layer to support space missions. ION will be a dynamic cloud-based software-defined mission network that integrates Space Force capabilities providing high bandwidth and low latency for essential capabilities including support to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Unified Data Library (UDL). The USSF Digital Engineering Ecosystem will be integrated into ION. Space Force discovered mission network infrastructure contained significant technology debt and is initiating ION to better prepare for Great Power Competition.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
0285cebb89e5daae7b46a1638a88bf43

Tags

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites

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