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U.S. and U.K. Join Forces in Historic Space Maneuver

9/20/2025

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From September 4 to 12, 2025, the U.S. and U.K. Space Commands executed their first joint satellite maneuver under Operation Olympic Defender.
A U.S. satellite inspected the U.K. SKYNET 5A satellite to verify its functionality.
Air Vice-Marshal Paul Tedman noted the mission enhances U.K. operational capabilities.
The exercise showcased essential interoperability for collective space defense.
U.S. Space Force officials highlighted the significance of allied cooperation in space operations.

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From September 4 to 12, 2025, the U.S. and U.K. Space Commands executed their first joint satellite maneuver under Operation Olympic Defender.
A U.S. satellite inspected the U.K. SKYNET 5A satellite to verify its functionality.
Air Vice-Marshal Paul Tedman noted the mission enhances U.K. operational capabilities.
The exercise showcased essential interoperability for collective space defense.
U.S. Space Force officials highlighted the significance of allied cooperation in space operations.