#Satellite Refueling

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US Military Calls for In-Orbit Gas Stations for Satellites

U.S. Space Command is pushing for a strategic shift to in-orbit refueling and servicing for military satellites, citing risks from adversaries like China.

By Marcus Thompson

#Space Command#Space Force#Military Technology

Space Tech•Jan 14

On-Orbit Refueling to Transform Space Operations in 2026

The year 2026 is set to be a turning point for space, with multiple missions from military and commercial sectors aiming to demonstrate on-orbit refueling and repair.

By Marcus Thompson

#On-Orbit Servicing#Space Force#DARPA

Space Defense•Sep 24, 2025

Space Force Mandates Refueling for New Surveillance Satellites

The U.S. Space Force has mandated that its next-generation RG-XX surveillance satellites must be capable of on-orbit refueling, a first for a major constellation.

By Marcus Thompson

#Space Force#RG-XX Program#Satellite Refueling

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