DARPA is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
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DARPA is a significant organization in the space industry. Detailed historical information will be added soon.
This page is under development. Please check back for comprehensive history, mission details, and achievements.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is set to launch its Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) demonstrator in summer 2026, aiming to test and validate the capabilities of a robotic satellite to service and repair other satellites in geosynchronous orbit. This mission marks a significant step towards enabling on-orbit upgrades, inspections, and anomaly resolution for satellites in distant Earth orbits.
The US Air Force is developing an experimental aircraft, the X-68A, as part of the LongShot program, which can launch from another aircraft and deploy its own air-to-air weapons, potentially increasing the reach of fighter jets while minimizing pilot risk. The first test flights of this uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) are expected to occur by the end of this year.