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On the recordJune 28, 2017
Isn't it more important than ever now, I think, to bolster the resilience of our assets in LEO while also enhancing NASA's capability at lowering operational costs by demonstrating the ability to refuel these satellites?
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Capito emphasizes the need to strengthen low Earth orbit assets amidst threats from China and Russia.

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