The Journal of Space Commerce

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AFRL Awards Contract for Oracle Spacecraft in Region of Moon

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Tom Patton
Nov 15, 2022
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The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $72 million contract to Advanced Space LLC to demonstrate space situational awareness, object detection and tracking in the region of the Moon with its Oracle spacecraft. The contract marks a resurgence of interest in lunar exploration and development across civil, commercial and international space agenci…

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