Tag: Space Force
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US Space Force Deorbit Contract: Starfish Space Wins $52M for Satellite Disposal
Overview The United States Space Force has awarded Starfish Space, a Washington-based company, a landmark contract valued at $52.5 million to deorbit its satellites at the end of their operational life. This is the first time a U.S. agency has contracted a private firm specifically for end-of-life disposal of orbital assets, signaling a potential shift…
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US Space Force awards first-of-its-kind $52 million contract to deorbit its satellites—Starfish Space leads the mission
Groundbreaking Milestone: A First-Ever Deorbit Contract The U.S. Space Force has taken a historic step toward responsible space stewardship by awarding a $52.5 million contract to Starfish Space to deorbit its satellites at the end of their operational life. This is the first time a U.S. defense agency has signed a contract specifically dedicated to…
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SpaceX Launches First National Security Mission of the Year
Overview: SpaceX heads into a new year of high-stakes launches SpaceX is set to begin a busy year of space activity with a high-profile mission aimed at deploying U.S. national security satellites. On January 16, a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during a 35-minute launch…