GoKawiilSpace Force Explores Five Satellites to Patrol Moon's Far Side by 2029
The US Space Force is considering launching five satellites into cislunar space by 2029, according to a notice sent to aerospace manufacturers reported by Air and Space Forces. The satellites would orbit the far side of the Moon and serve as reconnaissance 'seed vehicles' to shape a broader strategy for a future satellite network in that region. Major General Stephen Purdy has described the cislunar area as a potential 'warfighting domain' for the military.
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The push appears tied to concerns about China's own lunar ambitions, including plans for a crewed landing by 2030, which Purdy characterized as part of a sustained strategic effort rather than a one-time demonstration. If pursued, this could mark an expansion of military competition beyond Earth orbit into the space between Earth and the Moon, potentially reshaping how nations approach lunar access and security. The plan remains in an early, exploratory stage, with the Pentagon seeking industry input on feasibility.
- Space Force is weighing five satellites for cislunar space by 2029, per a manufacturer notice.
- Officials frame the far side of the Moon as a potential 'warfighting domain,' citing China's lunar plans.
- The effort is still in a preliminary, information-gathering phase with aerospace industry input sought.
Source: futurism.com — Joe Wilkins, 2026-11-03
Published there as: “US Space Force Declares Far Side of the Moon a “Warfighting Domain,” Weighs Launch of Five Military Lunar Satellites”
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