Space Force Weighs Up to Five Satellites for Cislunar Mission
The U.S. Space Force is considering a mission that could send as many as five satellites into cislunar space, with launches possible as early as 2029.
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The U.S. Space Force is considering a mission involving up to five satellites in cislunar space, the region between Earth and the Moon. The satellites could launch as early as 2029.
Key details
- The proposed mission could help establish a basis for a larger constellation of satellites between Earth and the Moon.
The proposed cislunar mission could involve up to five satellites.
Why it matters
A mission in cislunar space would place satellites beyond Earth’s immediate orbital environment and could inform plans for a larger network in the region. The proposal connects a potential near-term mission with a broader satellite constellation concept.
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