2 private spacecraft zoom within 650 feet of each other to showcase 'advanced capabilities' in orbit (photos)

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What happened

Two spacecraft operated by the company Impulse Space pulled off an impressive orbital feat recently, coming within less than 650 feet of each other.

Key facts

  • Two spacecraft operated by the company Impulse Space pulled off an impressive orbital feat recently, coming within less than 650 feet of each other.
  • Reported by Space.com and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

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