The race to refuel satellites in orbit – Part II In the previous installment, we examined on-orbit refueling (OOR), a concept that has existed since the early days of space exploration. As technology advances and the demand for satellite servicing grows, the race to develop efficient and cost-effective refueling solutions in orbit has intensified. In […]
China’s satellites may have pulled off world’s first in-orbit fuel refill, beating US
China’s Satellites Achieve World’s First In-Orbit Fuel Refill, Outpacing US Competition China has reportedly performed a historic refueling mission in Earth’s orbit. During the mission, two of China’s satellites successfully achieved what many experts believe to be the world’s first in-orbit fuel refill. This groundbreaking accomplishment has put China at the forefront of space technology, […]