backbone

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Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion fixed-price contract for its Space Data Network Backbone program.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The rocket and satellite company won a $2.29 billion fixed-price deal to contribute to what the Space Force called its Space Data Network Backbone program.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Baldy — which reaches 10,064 ft — is particularly dangerous during winter’s snowy conditions, especially on the challenging Devil’s Backbone Trail, which can expose hikers to heavy wind conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

"It is one of the most dangerous trails we have here in our area," Jenny Smith, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, said of the Devil's Backbone trail during a news conference.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Beyond the Milk of Hera, past the Backbone of Night, the mind of Democritus soared.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan