Impulse Space & Anduril to Showcase Autonomous Rendezvous in Geostationary Orbit in 2026
Impulse Space and Anduril are set to demonstrate autonomous rendezvous and close reconnaissance in geostationary orbit. The mission, planned for 2026, will use Impulse's new 'space tug', Helios, and Anduril's software-defined payloads on the Mira spacecraft.
Helios, under development with U.S. Space Force support, promises faster and lower-cost delivery of payloads to geostationary orbit. The U.S. Space Force sees this capability as strategically important for satellite monitoring and inspection.
The demonstration, internally funded, will showcase Mira's ability to approach, image, and maneuver around other objects in orbit autonomously. Mira will capture images of designated objects, analyze them onboard, and execute maneuvers to observe targets from different angles.
Impulse Space and Anduril aim to provide 'tactically responsive space' with the combined speed of Helios and Mira's maneuverability. This will enable quick reactions to new threats or intelligence requirements.
The upcoming demonstration in 2026 marks a significant step towards autonomous operations in geostationary orbit. It underscores the U.S. Space Force's commitment to enhancing satellite monitoring capabilities and responding swiftly to emerging space threats.
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