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Military space operations are set to undergo a major transformation, adopting logistics models similar to the air force with in-orbit refueling and maintenance.
Flagstaff-based Katalyst Space Technologies has been awarded a $30 million NASA contract to conduct a high-stakes rescue of a decaying space observatory.
Government investment is the primary driver for the commercial space industry, funding the development of satellite servicing and new space stations.
NASA is funding a pioneering mission for mid-2026 to rescue its Swift space telescope from a decaying orbit, a first-of-its-kind operation on a satellite not designed for servicing.
NASA has contracted startup Katalyst Space Technologies for $30 million to conduct a first-of-its-kind robotic mission to save the Swift Observatory from orbital decay.
NASA has contracted Katalyst Space Technologies for a historic 2026 mission to boost the orbit of the Swift Observatory, saving it from atmospheric decay.
The U.S. Space Force is partnering with commercial companies to develop in-orbit refueling, a key step toward creating more agile and maneuverable military satellites.
NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to startup Katalyst Space to save the Swift astronomy satellite from reentry by boosting its orbit in a 2026 mission.
The Space Force is mandating on-orbit refueling for its next-generation space domain awareness satellites, a first for an official acquisition program, to boost maneuverability.
