Project Able Baker would transform decommissioned offshore platforms into sea-based landing sites for reusable rockets, boosting launch cadence, lowering costs, and expanding U.S. space mobility capabilities.
The initiative, known as **Project Able Baker**, seeks to repurpose aging offshore energy infrastructure into **Sea-Based Recovery Stations (SBRS)** capable of receiving and supporting reusable rocket boosters launched by the U.S. Space Force and commercial space companies. The concept is being explored through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation that highlights both national security and economic advantages.
If successful, the project could provide the United States with a distributed network of offshore recovery locations, reducing dependence on specialized recovery ships while increasing the frequency and flexibility of launch operations.
