K2 To Demo Multi-Orbit, Flat-Packed ‘Mega-Class’ Sat In 2026

The Mega-class satellite is designed to take advantage of Starship's lower launch costs.

Credit: K2 Space
K2 Space plans to show one of its “Mega-class” satellites operating in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) as part of a demonstration in 2026 for the U.S. Space Force. The “Gravitas” mission is funded via a mixture of private capital and government funds, including Small Business...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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