K2 Space lands $60M DoD contract for 2026 launch of Gravitas satellite, aiming to revolutionize satellite procurement.

K2 Space has secured a $60 million contract with the US Department of Defense to launch its first satellite, Gravitas, in 2026. The satellite will initially operate in low Earth orbit before moving to medium Earth orbit, demonstrating the viability of mass-produced, cost-effective large satellites. The mission aims to prove the satellite's capabilities and potentially revolutionize satellite procurement processes.

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