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# Private space pilots are flying orbital missions for the US Space Force

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 2, 2026  
**Original:** https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/02/private-space-pilots-are-flying-orbital-missions-for-the-us-space-force/  

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