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The Space Development Agency (SDA) launched a batch of prototype missile-tracking and data-relay satellites in 2023, pathfinders for a constellation of hundreds of spacecraft in low-Earth orbit that will begin launching later this year.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
Robotic missions carried out under CLPS are meant to serve as scientific pathfinders, paving the way for astronauts’ return.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The Rangers serve as scouts, advisers and pathfinders, among other roles.
—Gavin John, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Fixed an issue where the pathfinder line appears in photos taken in Photomode.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
Robotic missions carried out under CLPS are meant to serve as scientific pathfinders, paving the way for astronauts’ return.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
The Rangers serve as scouts, advisers and pathfinders, among other roles.
—Gavin John, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Fixed an issue where the pathfinder line appears in photos taken in Photomode.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathfinder
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Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The High Street district is also home to The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum, which includes a fine Arts and Crafts collection and exhibits on local Antarctic explorer Edward Wilson.—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1880s, Torrey is said to have been named after one of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, Colonel Torrey.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The group had already connected itself to the Black Sabbath smash via tons of live performances, and thankfully, the fans of the heavy metal pioneers were able to work with the Prince of Darkness before his death in July of this year – and fans may get to hear the cut soon.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pathfinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathfinder. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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