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The U.S. military has conducted its first “live fly” exercise simulating orbital dogfighting, testing the ability to maneuver persistently and at scale in space. The exercise reflects a shift toward operationalizing space-based maneuver and contesting control of the orbital environment.
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The U.S. military has conducted its first “live fly” exercise simulating orbital dogfighting, testing the ability to maneuver persistently and at scale in space. The exercise reflects a shift toward operationalizing space-based maneuver and contesting control of the orbital environment.
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