U.S., France Planning Second Bilateral On-Orbit Demo

The U.S. and France, partners in the U.S.-led Multinational Force- Operation Olympic Defender, are planning a second on-orbit demonstration. Credit: U.S. Space Force

The U.S. and France, partners in the U.S.-led Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender, are planning a second on-orbit demonstration.

Credit: U.S. Space Force
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland–U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) is planning a second on-orbit demonstration with partner nation France, less than one year after Washington and Paris teamed up to test out a rendezvous and proximity operation (RPO). The U.S. has conducted two RPO demonstrations in the past...
Vivienne Machi

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

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