Space RCO Sensors Surveying Chinese Observation Sats

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket.
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AURORA, Colorado—The Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) is using two threat awareness payloads launched in 2023 to keep an eye on Chinese space assets. Those payloads are collecting “all kinds of very interesting data” on Beijing’s network of space surveillance satellites, Space RCO Director...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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