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U.S. Space Command Seeking Space Maneuverability Demo By 2026, Capability By 2028

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

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U.S. Space Command Seeking Space Maneuverability Demo By 2026, Capability By 2028

An artist's rendering of GSSAP satellites (U.S. Space Force)

In its quest to enable dynamic space operations, U.S. Space Command has asked for a demonstration by 2026 of a maneuvering satellite in space leading to this being a sustained capability by 2028, the command’s deputy chief said on Thursday. A request for information was issued ahead of the 2022 holiday season to the military services and force providing organizations seeking the space maneuverability demonstration and a sustained maneuver capability for any platforms that will operate dynamically in space, Lt.…

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