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Former MDA director says Golden Dome needs space logistics and sustainment

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Former MDA Director Lt. Gen. (ret.) Trey Obering says on-orbit servicing could enhance orbital resilience. His argument puts logistics and sustainment in space alongside the capabilities needed to make Golden Dome succeed, highlighting the role of maintaining and supporting assets in orbit.

Discovered 2026-10-05T11:38:13.903434-07:00 | 2026-10-05T11:38:13.903434-07:00

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  • Obering’s assessment makes on-orbit servicing part of the Golden Dome discussion, linking space-based defense resilience to the ability to sustain assets in orbit.
  • The article highlights logistics and sustainment as considerations for the initiative, beyond the deployment of space capabilities alone.

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