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

Satellites 2 private spacecraft zoom within 650 feet of each other to showcase 'advanced capabilities' in orbit (photos) News By Mike Wall Published 11 September 2026 "These types of dynamic, agile maneuvers are how we unlock full access to space after launch and create new mission possibilities."

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Click for next article Impulse Space's LEO-2 Mira vehicle, as seen from a telescope onboard LEO-3 from a distance of approximately 5,000 meters (16,400 feet). (Image credit: Impulse Space) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A pair of private spacecraft just showed off some impressive maneuverability high above Earth.