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K2, a startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, is set to launch its Gravitas satellite on a SpaceX Falcon nine rocket. This two-metric-ton spacecraft, with a forty-meter wingspan, can generate twenty kilowatts of power, a significant leap from the few kilowatts produced by most satellites. The mission aims to deploy the satellite, run payloads, test a powerful electric thruster, and potentially climb thousands of kilometers higher. Despite high launch costs, K2 believes Gravitas is a cost-effective solution, with plans to build high-power fleets for customers by 2028.

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