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Air Force plan to convert oil rigs into rocket recovery
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The Air Force proposes converting old offshore oil platforms into sea-based rocket recovery stations for the Space Force.
WHO: U.S. Air Force
WHAT: Proposes converting old offshore oil platforms into Sea-based Recovery Stations for the U.S. Space Force and private spaceflight companies.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To create sea-based recovery platforms for rocket recovery operations.
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