Space Forge has developed a new satellite reentry system that it plans to incorporate into its in-space manufacturing spacecraft, ForgeStar. The new system includes a heat shield and a water vehicle designed to soften the spacecraft's landing, which the company hopes will set it apart from its competitors. The company first attempted to launch a spacecraft on Virgin Orbit's January mission from Cornwall, UK, but that payload - and everything else - was lost when Virgin's launcher experienced an anomaly and failed to reach orbit. Space Forge is planning to launch its inaugural mission this year.

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