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ScienceSeptember 17, 2026, 14:13

VLEO emerges as next orbital frontier as China warns of critical 2026–2030 window

China says very low Earth orbit (VLEO) is moving from concept to practical deployment and warns of a critical 2026–2030 window to occupy this orbital niche.

VLEO emerges as next orbital frontier as China warns of critical 2026–2030 window
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