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Space Force Study Points to Need for a New U.S. Heavy-Launch Range
A new Department of the Air Force study says the United States will probably need another launch site capable of heavy and super-heavy missions as military and commercial demand outgrows current range capacity.
Key Takeaways
- Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said a new study shows the U.S. probably needs another heavy-launch-capable site.
- The Space Force alone is planning roughly 1,000 launches between fiscal 2027 and 2031.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com