Vivienne Machi
September 18, 2025

The U.S. and U.K. jointly conducted a rendezvous proximity operation Sept. 4-12. Credit: Royal Air Force

The U.S. and UK jointly conducted a rendezvous proximity operation Sept. 4-12.

Credit: Royal Air Force

UK Space Command and U.S. Space Command (Spacecom) conducted the two nations’ first joint military operation in space, moving two satellites close together in geostationary orbit (GEO), the two organizations announced Sept. 18. The rendezvous and proximity operation (RPO) occurred between Sept. 4-12…

Vivienne Machi

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

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