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DAF study finds new space launch site ‘probably’ required

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Lt. Gen. David Miller, Space Force deputy for Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, said on Tuesday that the service alone is looking at some 1,000 launches between fiscal 2027 and 2031.

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DAF study finds new space launch site ‘probably’ required

Why this matters for military families

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