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U.S. Space Force plans two commercial satellite-servicing missions for 2027

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The U.S. Space Force is preparing two commercial satellite-servicing missions for 2027 to test technologies and operational concepts that could give military spacecraft greater freedom to maneuver after launch. The missions will assess commercial capabilities for on-orbit support of national-security space assets.

Discovered 2026-09-23T16:45:45.434615-07:00 | 2026-09-23T16:45:45.434615-07:00

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  • The missions will test whether commercial satellite-servicing capabilities can expand the maneuverability and operational flexibility of military spacecraft after launch.
  • Two planned demonstrations in 2027 provide a concrete path for evaluating commercial on-orbit support in a national-security space context.

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