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York-built satellites cleared for Space Force GEO tracking mission

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Two small satellites built by York Space Systems for the U.S. Space Force have been cleared for a mission in geosynchronous orbit. They will detect and track other objects there and maneuver near them, extending the service’s ability to operate in the crowded orbital regime.

Discovered 2026-10-05T06:25:38.257657-07:00 | 2026-10-05T06:25:38.257657-07:00

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  • The mission combines object detection and tracking with the ability to maneuver near objects in geosynchronous orbit, a capability relevant to military space operations.
  • The satellites are small spacecraft built by York Space Systems, adding a new operational mission for the company’s U.S. Space Force work.

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