Proteus Space Launches First AI Designed Spacecraft, Sets Multiple Records

Published on December 2, 2025
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CA – November 28, 2025 – Proteus Space announced the successful launch and first contact of MERCURY ONE, its inaugural four-payload ESPA class spacecraft.  MERCURY ONE […]

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