Vivienne Machi
September 19, 2025

Anduril and Impulse Space are planning a rendezvous and proximity operation in 2026. Credit: Anduril

Anduril and Impulse Space are planning a rendezvous and proximity operation in 2026.

Credit: Anduril

Anduril Industries and Impulse Space plan to conduct a high-precision rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) mission in 2026, the companies announced Sept. 16. The goal is to achieve long-wave acquisition tracking and relative high-precision navigation for close-range operations in geosynchronous…

Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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