Nova 3 Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance -

For the last six months, the Vanguard Alliance has been operating this state-of-the-art vessel in near orbit, and I was recently granted exclusive access to see how the other half (of the atmosphere) lives. The Nova-3 is the third iteration of the Vanguard Alliance’s "Rapid Response" orbital platform. Unlike the older, clunkier space stations built for longevity, the Nova-3 is built for agility .

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That feels like the future.

"The near-orbit position is strategic," explained Commander Rios, the ship's Executive Officer. "We are high enough to see a missile launch from any continent, but low enough to deploy drop pods and interceptors within ninety seconds. We are the shield." Life aboard the Nova-3 is not for the faint of heart. Because the vessel operates in near orbit, it still experiences trace atmospheric drag. Twice a day, the ship fires its maneuvering thrusters to maintain altitude. For the crew of 150, this means random "bump" moments where the artificial gravity flickers and the floor seems to drop out from under you. For the last six months, the Vanguard Alliance

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