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Space Force Books 2027 On-Orbit Servicing Missions
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, contracting two commercial companies to service satellites in orbit. The move marks a step toward relying on private industry for refueling, repair and debris management, capabilities seen as key to keeping military spacecraft operational longer. It also signals growing government backing for the emerging in-space servicing sector.
Why now: The Space Force's choice of two commercial startups for military servicing missions highlights the fast-growing on-orbit servicing industry and its national security role.
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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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