Skynet is a family of military satellites, now operated by Paradigm Secure Communications on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, which provide strategic communication services to the three branches of the British Armed Forces and to NATO forces engaged on coalition tasks.
Additional Info
- Lead Nation: United Kingdom
- Project Wikipedia Page: Skynet_(satellite)
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