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US Space Force Purchases $25 Million Fuel Truck for Satellites

US Space Force Purchases $25 Million Fuel Truck for Satellites
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Space Force Purchases $25 Million Fuel Truck for Satellites

Known as the Astroscale Prototype Servicer for Refueling, the maneuverable in-space fuel tanker could be ready for launch in two years.

San antonioUnited statesSouthwest research instituteJoyce bulsonAaron lopezResearch instituteUs spaceNorthrop grumman mission extension vehicleSpace enterprise consortiumSpace force fundedSpace forceAstroscale prototype servicerSpace systems commandMission extension vehicleGeosynchronous satellitesEarth orbits

Space Force Purchases $25 Million Fuel Truck for Satellites

Zipping far above Earth, it’s not exactly easy for satellites to find a corner gas station when the fuel gauge gets low. To tackle this cosmic conundrum, a Space Force-funded initiative is working on an innovative solution to refuel distant satellites on-the-fly.

United statesSouthwest research instituteSan antonioJoyce bulsonResearch instituteNorthrop grumman mission extension vehicleSpace enterprise consortiumUs spaceAstroscale prototype servicerSpace force fundedSpace forceSpace systems commandMission extension vehicleGeosynchronous satellites