Space Force picks Northrop for ‘Elixir’ satellite refueling demo

Space gas stations are real: US Space Force readies plan to refuel satellites in orbit

The US Space Force is moving forward with missions to test the concept of space gas stations that can refuel satellites mid-flight.

Space Force picks Northrop for ‘Elixir’ satellite refueling demo

The Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to develop a satellite refueling capability and demonstrate it through a new mission called Elixir.The award follows a Space Systems Command contract Northrop received last year to develop a tanker satellite called GAS-T, or the Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker, and incorporates technology and lessons learned from that effort, which the company recently completed.“The Elixir program …

Space Force to test satellite refueling technologies in orbit

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In order to be able to realize the diverse space plans of the future – keyword: traveling to Mars – it probably also requires filling stations in space. The planning for this becomes more concrete. read more on t3n.de

Northrop Grumman selected for in-space demonstration of refueling technologies

Northrop Grumman selected for in-space demonstration of refueling technologies

Bahrain Space Agency: “Al Munther” stabilises in orbit and successfully begins core system verification phase

Manama : The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) announced the latest updates on the initial operational phase of the national satellite “Al Munther,” which was successfully launched on March 15 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of an international mission carrying multiple satellites.   The technical team said that the first signals from the satellite were received after it reached its designat…