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US Space Force wants a new 'orbital carrier' to be a satellite launch pad in space
The U.S. Space Force is funding the development of a new "Orbital Carrier" spacecraft that can deploy multiple satellites when needed. The Orbital Carrier is being designed by Seattle-based ...
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US Space Force funds space-based aircraft carrier for satellite defense
The US Space Force has a contract worth up to US$60 million to develop and fly a kind-of aircraft carrier in space. No, it's ...
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US Space Force celebrates return of 1st Guardian to launch to space (photos)
"We're all excited to have you back, and we're ready to leverage your experiences and expertise in the Space Force." ...
Firm wins Space Force funding to provide an “aircraft carrier” in orbit
The US Space Force first demonstrated this tactically responsive capability with a launch on Firefly's Alpha rocket in 2023.
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US Space Force Spends $60 Million on 'Aircraft Carrier' for Satellites
Credit: Gravitics An aerospace startup in the state of Washington has been awarded $60 million via the US Space Force for its rapid satellite deployment system. Referred to as the Orbital Carrier ...
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U.S. Space Force awards national security contracts to Rocket Lab, Stoke Space
(Reuters) - The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command said on Thursday it had awarded contracts to Rocket Lab USA and Stoke Space to expand its portfolio of launch systems for critical space ...