US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms

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US Air Force looks to convert offshore oil rigs into rocket recovery platforms

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An Air Force plan calls for old oil platforms to become Sea-based Recovery Stations for the U.S. Space Force and private spaceflight companies.

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