Astroscale U.S. has signed a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to test rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) capabilities of the Astroscale U.S. Refueler […]
In-Space Refueling
Astroscale U.S. to lead the 1st refueling of a USSF asset in GEO
Astroscale U.S. Inc. will conduct two refueling operations of a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) satellite in GEO for the United States Space Force (USSF)—this mission will demonstrate the ability […]
Northrop Grumman selected for in-space demo of refueling technologies
The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling—these contracts build on Northrop Grumman’s proven, on-orbit […]
Polish companies collaborate to develop satellite refueling technology
PIAP Space, a Warsaw-based technology company, has announced the launch of the INORT (In-Orbit Refueling Technology for Unprepared and Prepared Satellites) project. The initiative aims to analyze and develop solutions […]
UK Space Agency launches million£ grant to Orbit Fab
The UK Space Agency has awarded Orbit Fab a £1.3 million Major Project grant under their National Space Innovation Program — this grant will fund the design of a high-pressure […]
Orbit Fab delivers 1st GRIP™ in-space refueling nozzle following successful testing
Orbit Fab has completed the testing of its refueling payload and testing of the GRIP™ capture and active in-space refueling nozzle with automated docking, which eliminates the need for complex […]
Astroscale to lead consortium to secure UK Space Agency contract for ADR Refueling Mission
Astroscale Ltd. has successfully bid for the UK Space Agency’s Active Debris Removal (ADR) Refuelling feasibility study. This £2 million UKSA study program marks a significant milestone in the mission […]
Orbit Fab spearheads in-space refueling with UK Space Agency support
Orbit Fab is partnering with the UK Space Agency to develop the GRASP (Grasping and Resupply Active Solution for Propellants) active refueling interface in the UK. Orbit Fab’s GRASP interface […]