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Impulse Space and Anduril Develop Space-Based Missile Interceptors

Impulse Space is collaborating with Anduril Industries to develop prototype space-based interceptors for the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, which aims to track and destroy missiles from orbit. The Pentagon has awarded contracts of under $9 million each to various firms, with Impulse serving as a subcontractor to Anduril. General Michael Guetlein indicated that the Golden Dome system could cost $185 billion and is expected to demonstrate operational capability by 2028.

SpaceX delays Starship test flight to early May

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the next test flight of the Starship rocket has been postponed to early May, shifting from its previously anticipated April date. This delay, attributed to extensive upgrades to the new V3 configuration aimed at enhancing reliability and payload capacity, represents a slip of approximately four to six weeks. The upcoming launch will be the first since October and is critical for SpaceX's plans to support NASA's Artemis lunar program.