mother ship

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What’s Next: The restart of commercial missions with a mother ship and two Delta spaceships opens up the potential for $450 million in annual revenue across 125 flights, analysts at Jefferies said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Ukraine, which has its own mother ship drones, is trying to regain the edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

On Monday, officials detailed communications between the Titan and its mother ship, the Polar Prince.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

The Guggenheim’s mother ship interior is such a thrill that it prepares you to love whatever’s on view.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

It’s like I’m on a spacewalk and somebody is sawing through the tether connecting me to the mother ship.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein