Sec. 1603. SPACE FORCE SATELLITE GROUND SYSTEMS

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## SEC. 1603 SPACE FORCE SATELLITE GROUND SYSTEMS ###

(a)Requirement Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2275b the following new section: > > ## “SEC. 2275c Space Force satellite ground systems > > > ### “(a) Requirement > > The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisitions and Integration, acting as the service acquisition executive for the Air Force for space systems and programs, may not authorize a launch associated with a Space Force satellite acquisition program unless— > > > #### “(1) > > the associated ground systems and modifications are completed and ready for operation at the time of the launch; and > > > #### “(2) > > the applicable satellite capabilities may be used on completion of the launch. > > > ### “(b) Waiver > > > ####

(1)> > The Secretary of the Air Force may waive the requirement under subsection

(a)if the Secretary determines that such waiver is necessary for reasons of national security. > > > #### “(2) > > Not later than 10 days after making a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of such waiver.” > . ###

(b)Conforming Repeal Such chapter is further amended by striking section 2275.