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Stottler Henke's MARS (MIDAS Automated Resource Scheduler) system has officially replaced the ESD 2.7 system for U.S. Space Force operations as of September 12, 2025, significantly enhancing mission readiness and operational effectiveness for the Satellite Control Network. The MARS system automates scheduling, reducing operator cognitive load by over 90% and improving responsiveness to changing demands, thereby modernizing capabilities for over 165,000 annual satellite contacts.