The U.S. Space Force canceled its contract with RTX for the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) on April 17, 2026. This program was designed to manage the military's newest GPS satellites. Officials cited insurmountable technical challenges, persistent delays, and significant cost overruns as reasons for the termination.
The OCX program began in 2010. The original delivery date was scheduled for 2016. The initial contract cost was set at $3.7 billion. Recent government testing identified extensive and unresolvable problems within the system.
The Space Force will likely continue using the existing ground control system managed by Lockheed Martin. Future plans involve upgrading this legacy infrastructure to meet operational needs.