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October 5, 2022 | International, C4ISR

Space Force's digital push focuses on 'Spaceverse'

The service seeks an immersive, virtual environment that can be used to connect groups, enhance training and make testing a system more collaborative.

https://www.defensenews.com/battlefield-tech/space/2022/10/05/space-forces-digital-push-focuses-on-spaceverse/

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    July 16, 2019 | International, Aerospace

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    November 8, 2019 | International, Aerospace

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