
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.
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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.

Military space operations are set to undergo a major transformation, adopting logistics models similar to the air force with in-orbit refueling and maintenance.

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