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space-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Astroscale Unveils In-Orbit Refueling Vehicle Operations Concept"

Astroscale is developing an in-space refueling vehicle, APS-R, to transfer hydrazine from a fuel depot in geostationary Earth orbit to client satellites, enabling uninterrupted operations. The vehicle, about the size of a gas pump, will rendezvous and dock with Orbit Fab's fuel depot and service Astroscale's Life Extension In-Orbit (LEXI) satellite. The project, funded by a $25.5 million U.S. Space Force contract, aims to extend the life and mobility of satellites in orbit, with APS-R set to be delivered by 2026.

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space2 years ago•3 min saved

Lockheed Martin's in-orbit satellite servicing tech achieves success.

Lockheed Martin's Linuss experiment, consisting of two cubesats, successfully demonstrated AI algorithms needed for in-orbit servicing operations. The company plans to develop servicing vehicles for commercial and government markets, including in-orbit refueling and software upgrades. The experiment also tested space domain awareness cameras and a docking device for refueling or attaching new sensors. Lockheed Martin is funding several space projects to transition to defense and civil space government programs, including a mid-size bus, Pony Express 2 and TacSat satellites, and a lunar orbit service called Parsec.

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