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Space Force books 2027 on-orbit servicing missions with two startups
Original: U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space
The U.S. Space Force has scheduled on-orbit servicing missions for 2027 with Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space. The missions would mark a step toward routine in-space refueling, repair and satellite maintenance, an emerging commercial capability the military sees as key to keeping spacecraft operating longer and making space assets more resilient.
Why now: The Space Force committing to commercial on-orbit servicing is a notable shift toward relying on private space companies for military missions.
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- U.S. Space Force Schedules 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions With Astroscale U.S. and Starfish Space · satnews.com
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