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Space Force targets first military capability in cislunar space by late 2029

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The U.S. Space Force is moving to acquire its first military capabilities for the region between Earth and the moon, with an initial system targeted for fielding by late 2029. Pentagon leaders have described cislunar space as a future battlefield.

Discovered 2026-10-23T07:49:03.164448-07:00 | 2026-10-23T07:49:03.164448-07:00

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  • The planned system would extend U.S. military capabilities beyond Earth orbit into cislunar space, a new operational domain for the Space Force.
  • The late-2029 target gives industry a concrete timeline for an emerging defense requirement, while Pentagon leaders’ battlefield framing signals the strategic importance they assign to the region.

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