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Firefly and Space Force demonstrate ability to rapidly launch a satellite

Alpha becomes the first of the US 1-ton rockets to reach its target orbit.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/09/firefly-and-space-force-demonstrate-ability-to-rapidly-launch-a-satellite/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

The US military just proved it can get satellites into space super fast

Alpha becomes the first of the US 1-ton rockets to reach its target orbit.

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Show threadDraken BlackKnightSep 15, 2023
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I'm more impressed that the gubbmint is taking the "space force" bullshit Dolt 45 started seriously.
Show threadDarkonekoSep 15, 2023
@arstechnica i can't help feeling that their "replace destroyed satellites" doesn't amount for the serious debris problem that's bound to happen in the area
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