Satellite refuelling

Satellite refuelling is the operation of replenishing on board propellants and other consumables in satellites in orbit, e.g. in geostationary orbit around Earth.

This could be for storable propellants, and later for cryogenic propellants.

Examples

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Contracts

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  • Jan 2022: Astroscale contracted to use Orbit Fab in-orbit propellant depots.[1]

Standards

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Alternatives

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Rather than refuel, another craft could attach itself to the customer satellite and provide any desired propulsion. E.g.:

References

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