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York Space Systems will support a set of future U.S. Space Force missions in geosynchronous orbit, according to a report on its Nemesis demonstration. Separately, the satellite manufacturer is expanding its Austin operations with a new office for software developers.
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York Space Systems will support a set of future U.S. Space Force missions in geosynchronous orbit, according to a report on its Nemesis demonstration. Separately, the satellite manufacturer is expanding its Austin operations with a new office for software developers.
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