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Space Force developing orbital ‘aircraft carrier’ that could launch new satellites

By Brady Knox
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The U.S. Space Force is developing an orbital “aircraft carrier” that could rapidly deploy new spacecraft.

The Seattle-based Gravitics was awarded the $60 million contract to create a system that would operate as a satellite carrier in space, rapidly deploying “maneuverable space vehicles” to counter threats.

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