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  "id": 28467,
  "title": "Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for laser communications demonstration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/space-force-awards-k2-space-22-9-million-for-laser-communications",
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  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-01T20:28:39.000Z",
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  "summary": "Two K2 satellites will host optical terminals intended to connect military systems in orbit The post Space Force awards K2 Space $22.9 million for laser communications demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews .",
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        "outlet": "SpaceNews",
        "title": "Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/29/space-force-awards-all-points-250-million-to-expand-satellite",
        "published": "2026-07-29T19:45:17.000Z"
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