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In a first-of-its-kind mission, Starfish Space will attach a jetpack -like satellite to a U.S. military satellite to give it two years of additional propulsion and maneuverability.
"People need to have a realistic expectation of the demand signal," said Col. Joyce Bulson, who heads Space Systems Command's servicing, mobility and logistics program, stressing that the service is "looking to leverage commercial services to the maximum extent possible, so we're not looking for a significant government investment in bringing these capabilities to bear."