Well, in situations like ground conflicts and disaster scenarios, thats not good enough.
The company says its already been awarded $1.3 billion in prime contracts for satellite constellations under this initiative.
Ghost underwent a series of three drop tests on February 1 at Space Floridas Launch and Landing Facility.
A Sierra Space Ghost vehicle being tested in Florida.Photo: Sierra Space
Once this program gets going, a pre-loaded Ghost spacecraft would wait in orbit until instructed to reenter.
The cargo may include a survival kit, an inflatable boat, rations, weapons, and other items.
After re-entry, a parafoil would guide the payload to the designated landing area.
Each satellite has an expected lifespan of five years, after which time theyd be retired and deorbited.
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